Oklahoma City, OK – March 12, 2026 – Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially etched his name alongside one of the NBA’s most unbreakable records. On Monday, March 9, the reigning MVP tied Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary mark of scoring at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games, a record that had stood for over 60 years.
The historic moment came during a thrilling 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets, where Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points, dished out 15 assists, and grabbed nine rebounds. He capped the performance with a clutch three-pointer to seal the win, a fitting exclamation point on a record-tying night. The Thunder star can now break the record with a 20-point performance in tonight’s home game against the Boston Celtics.
“It’s almost indescribable,” Gilgeous-Alexander said after the game, echoing his sentiment from when he led Canada to an Olympic berth in 2023. “To be mentioned in the same sentence as Wilt, it’s surreal. But honestly, I’m just focused on winning games. The streak is a byproduct of that focus.”
The 27-year-old guard’s incredible run began during the Thunder’s championship 2024-25 season, where he won the NBA scoring title (32.7 PPG), the league’s Most Valuable Player award, and Finals MVP. He has carried that dominance into the 2025-26 campaign, currently averaging 31.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting a career-best 55.1% from the field.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of Chamberlain has been the storyline of the NBA season. He surpassed Oscar Robertson’s streak of 80 games in November and reached 100 consecutive 20-point games in December, joining Chamberlain as the only players to ever achieve that feat. His consistency is staggering; he has not been held below 20 points since a 19-point outing against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 28, 2025.
The basketball world has taken notice. Denver Nuggets center and former MVP Nikola Jokic offered high praise recently, calling Gilgeous-Alexander’s season “historical.” Meanwhile, the MVP conversation for the current season is heating up, with many analysts and fans believing Gilgeous-Alexander is “barreling toward a repeat,” as noted by the Daily Thunder podcast.
While the streak is a monumental individual achievement, Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact is measured in team success. The Thunder, who signed their franchise cornerstone to a record four-year, $285 million extension last summer, boast one of the league’s best records at 51-15. They are poised for another deep playoff run as they defend their 2025 NBA title.
All eyes will be on Paycom Center tonight as Gilgeous-Alexander looks to make history alone. A 20-point game against the Celtics would give him 127 consecutive such performances, breaking a record many thought would never be touched. For a player who has already won an MVP, a championship, and a scoring title, this would be another crowning achievement in a career destined for the Hall of Fame.