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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etched his name alongside basketball royalty on Monday night, matching Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary NBA record for the most consecutive 20-point games in a single season.
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The historic milestone served as the dramatic backdrop for a late-game masterpiece, as the Oklahoma City superstar capped off his evening by burying a cold-blooded, step-back jumper over the outstretched arms of Aaron Gordon as the buzzer sounded. With the bucket, the Thunder secured a thrilling 112-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
The reigning NBA MVP is having another ridiculous season leading the Thunder to a 51-15 record, sitting first place in the West as they look for their second consecutive title.
Here’s more on SGA’s historic feat.
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Most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history
Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander just tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history tonight, March 9, 2026.
After dropping 35 points in a win over the Denver Nuggets, SGA has now reached at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games, matching the legendary mark Chamberlain set between 1961 and 1963.
|
Player |
Streak Length |
Years |
|
Wilt Chamberlain |
126 |
1961–1963 |
|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
126 (Active) |
2024–2026 |
|
Wilt Chamberlain |
92 |
1963–1964 |
|
Oscar Robertson |
79 |
1963–1964 |
|
Kevin Durant |
72 |
2015–2016 |
|
Michael Jordan |
72 |
1987–1988 |
Gilgeous-Alexander now has a chance to stand alone at the top of the list Thursday night when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics. If he reaches 20 points in that contest, he will officially break a record that has stood for over 60 years.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats vs Nuggets
Gilgeous-Alexander etched his name alongside NBA royalty, delivering a historic performance in a 129–126 win over the Denver Nuggets. Not only did he tie Wilt Chamberlain’s all-time record for consecutive 20-point games, but he also became just the second player in league history to record 35+ points and 15+ assists with zero turnovers in a single game.
|
Stat |
Total |
|
Points |
35 |
|
Assists |
15 (Career High) |
|
Rebounds |
9 |
|
Steals |
1 |
|
Blocks |
1 |
|
FG |
14-21 (66.7%) |
|
3PT |
3-7 |
|
FT |
4-4 |
|
Turnovers |
0 |
|
Minutes |
39 |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buzzer beater vs. Nuggets
With the game tied at 126 between two Western Conference contenders, the reigning MVP made one of the plays of the season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats
Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance against the Nuggets tonight pushed his season and career totals into historic territory. He is currently in the race for a second consecutive MVP award, leading the league-best Thunder (51–15) while maintaining some of the highest efficiency numbers for a high-volume scorer in NBA history.
|
Period |
GP |
PPG |
APG |
RPG |
SPG |
BPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
|
2025-26 Season |
54 |
31.7 |
6.5 |
4.4 |
1.4 |
0.8 |
55.4% |
38.2% |
89.5% |
|
Career |
516 |
25.2 |
5.2 |
4.7 |
1.4 |
0.8 |
50.7% |
35.8% |
86.6% |
Following his 2024-25 campaign where he won MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title, he is currently second in the league in total points (1,712) behind only Luka Dončić.
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