Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s Consecutive 20-Point Game Record

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etched his name into the NBA record books on Thursday, March 13, 2026, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s long-standing record for consecutive games with at least 20 points. Gilgeous-Alexander achieved the milestone in the Thunder’s 104-102 victory over the Boston Celtics, extending his streak to 127 games.

Record-Breaking Performance

Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 35 points, shooting 13-of-18 from the field, including 2-of-5 from three-point range, and 7-of-8 from the free throw line. He also contributed nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks, and two steals. The previous record of 126 consecutive 20-point games was held by Chamberlain since 1963.

Game Recap

The Thunder secured the win with a last-second play, as Chet Holmgren made two free throws with 0.9 seconds remaining to break a 102-all tie. A long three-point attempt by Boston’s Payton Pritchard at the buzzer was unsuccessful. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 34 points, although Jayson Tatum was absent due to recovery from Achilles tendon surgery.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s Season and Career

According to NBA.com, Gilgeous-Alexander, also known as SGA, is a four-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA First Team selection. He was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 NBA season. The Thunder have won seven straight games since his return from an abdominal strain that caused him to miss the All-Star Game.

Reaction and Perspective

“All the records and accomplishments are great, but they don’t matter if you don’t win and that’s all that was on my mind,” Gilgeous-Alexander said, as reported by CBS Sports.

About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Born July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays point guard/shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wikipedia details his career, which began after being drafted 11th overall in 2018 by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and subsequently to the Thunder. He led the Thunder to an NBA championship in 2025, earning NBA Finals MVP honors, and also won the NBA Most Valuable Player award that same year.