SGA ties Wilt, career night
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just tied Wilt Chamberlain's record for the longest 20+ point streak – that's 126 games – and had a crazy stat line: 35 points, 9 rebounds, and a career-high 15 assists 1. Oh, and he capped it with a game-winner to give OKC their 6th straight win 2. How many more games does SGA need to pass Wilt?
SGA tied Chamberlain's record against the Denver Nuggets, hitting the 20-point mark late in the third quarter. He finished the game with 35 points, securing the tiebreaking 3-pointer with only 2.7 seconds left on the clock. The Thunder were missing key players, including Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jalen Williams. Despite being shorthanded, SGA stepped up, also dishing out a career-high 15 assists. Wilt Chamberlain set the original record between 1961 and 1963. His streak included the entire 1961-62 season, highlighted by his legendary 100-point game. Chamberlain's 126-game run ended on January 20, 1963. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to break Chamberlain's record on Thursday at home against the Boston Celtics. This season, SGA is averaging 31.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. He's shooting efficiently, with a 55.1% field goal percentage and 38.3% from three-point range. Gilgeous-Alexander was last held under 20 points on October 30, 2024, when he scored 18 against the San Antonio Spurs. During his streak, he has had five games with at least 50 points, including a career-high 55 against the Indiana Pacers. The Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending champions, hold the league's best record at 51-15. SGA is a four-time All-Star and the reigning MVP. He also won Finals MVP in 2025.
