Shai breaks Wilt's streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushed his streak to 127 straight games with 20+ points — breaking a 63-year mark held by Wilt Chamberlain — as he scored 35 in OKC's 104-102 upset of the Celtics. The streak is now a major storyline for the Thunder's late-season momentum and playoff positioning game note.
He clinched the milestone on a face‑up jumper over Baylor Scheierman with 7:04 left in the third quarter. cbssports.com He finished the game 13‑for‑18 from the field, 7‑for‑8 from the free‑throw line and added nine assists, according to the official box score. espn.com The streak dates back to Nov. 1, 2024, when he scored 30 points in a 137‑114 win at Portland that started the run. espn.com Wilt Chamberlain’s previous mark was a 126‑game run that spanned Oct. 19, 1961, through Jan. 19, 1963, a stretch that included his 100‑point game. sportingnews.com This season he’s been one of the league’s most efficient high scorers — averaging about 31.8 points per game while posting a true shooting percentage around.669. espn.com The Thunder improved to 52‑15 with the win and remain atop the Northwest Division in the standings. espn.com After a brief layoff the team’s next regular‑season game is scheduled for March 15 at the Paycom Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves. nba.com He downplayed the feat afterwards, saying the focus stayed on team goals rather than individual marks, per the Associated Press postgame coverage. apnews.com
