SGA Ties Wilt, Hits Game-Winner
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists with zero turnovers, tying Wilt Chamberlain's 126-game streak of scoring 20+ points 7. Even crazier, SGA hit the game-winner against Denver 7 — and OKC won their 6th straight, landing them at #1 in the West 9.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's point guard, tied a record set by Wilt Chamberlain between 1961 and 1963. Chamberlain's own streak included the entire 1961-62 season, featuring his legendary 100-point game. SGA could surpass Chamberlain's record on Thursday in a home game against the Boston Celtics. He is the reigning NBA MVP and led the Thunder to become the first team to reach 50 wins this season. The Thunder's victory over the Nuggets marked their 51st win, putting them at 51-15. SGA hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with just 2.7 seconds left in the game. Prior to this game, SGA averaged 31.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.4 rebounds this season. The Thunder are currently on a 6-game winning streak.
