SGA Drops 35, Thunder Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off on March 9, scoring 35 points with 9 rebounds and a career-high 15 assists with zero turnovers in a win against Denver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF_kXeuKOwE. SGA's performance tied Wilt Chamberlain's 126-game streak of scoring 20+ points https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF_kXeuKOwE. He capped it off with a stepback 3 for the win https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF_kXeuKOwE.
SGA, the reigning MVP from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points. Chamberlain set the original record between 1961 and 1963. To reach 22 points on March 9, SGA hit a 3-pointer late in the third quarter. The Thunder are the defending NBA champions and currently hold the league's best record at 51-15. They are also the first team this season to reach 50 wins, achieving this for the third consecutive year. Oklahoma City is projected to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 92.4% chance. SGA's streak almost ended on October 30, 2024, against San Antonio, when he scored only 18 points. During his 126-game streak, SGA has five games with at least 50 points, including a career-high 55 against the Indiana Pacers. He has averaged 32.46 points in the 125 games leading up to tying the record. The Thunder won their recent game against the Nuggets 129-126, despite missing key players due to illness and injury. Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jalen Williams were all out, alongside key reserve Alex Caruso. Ajay Mitchell returned after missing 20 games, contributing 24 points to the win. SGA can break Chamberlain's record on Thursday at home against the Boston Celtics.
