OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander Passes Wilt!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just made history, passing Wilt Chamberlain's 126-game streak of scoring 20+ points [https://x.com/NBA/status/2032292822011830622, https://x.com/okcthunder/status/2032292869956948451]. He's now at 127 straight games with 20 or more points [https://x.com/NBA/status/2032292822011830622, https://x.com/okcthunder/status/2032292869956948451]. And OKC is now the West #1 seed after their 7th straight win [https://x.com/NBA/status/2032350885733433471].
SGA's record-breaking performance came in a 104-102 victory over the Boston Celtics. He secured his 127th consecutive game with 20+ points with 7:04 remaining in the third quarter, hitting a jumper over Baylor Scheierman. He finished the game with 35 points and nine assists. The Thunder are now 103-24 during Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible streak. This run began on November 1, 2024. During the streak, SGA has had five games with at least 50 points, including a career-high 55 against the Indiana Pacers. Oklahoma City is favored to win the Western Conference and repeat as champions. They previously won the NBA championship in 2025, going 16-7 in the playoffs. SGA was also named MVP and Finals MVP last season.