Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Record for Consecutive 20-Point Games

Oklahoma City Thunder guard matches legendary center's 126-game streak

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:20am

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, reached the milestone on March 9, 2026 with a 35-point performance against the Denver Nuggets. He now has a chance to surpass Chamberlain's long-standing record in his next game.

Why it matters

Chamberlain's record of 126 straight 20-point games has stood for over 60 years, cementing his status as one of the most dominant scorers in NBA history. Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to match this feat highlights his own elite scoring prowess and consistency, further establishing him as one of the league's premier players.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on November 1, 2024 and has included five 50-point games, with a career-high of 55 points against the Indiana Pacers. Chamberlain originally set the record from October 1961 to January 1963, also holding the second-longest streak at 92 games. Other players with long 20-point streaks include Oscar Robertson (79 games), Kevin Durant (72), and Michael Jordan (72).

  • Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on November 1, 2024.
  • He tied Chamberlain's record on March 9, 2026.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to break the record on March 12, 2026 against the Boston Celtics.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

An Oklahoma City Thunder guard who is the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, and has now tied Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive 20-point games in league history.

Wilt Chamberlain

A legendary NBA center who held the record for most consecutive 20-point games at 126, a mark that stood for over 60 years until Gilgeous-Alexander matched it in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“It's still a lot to even wrap my head around it. To be honest with you, I try not to even think about it, especially during the season. So much is going on. So many things have to go right.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

What’s next

Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to break Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive 20-point games when the Thunder face the Boston Celtics on March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak cements his status as one of the NBA's elite players, joining the legendary Wilt Chamberlain in the record books. This achievement highlights the incredible consistency and dominance required to match such a long-standing mark, further solidifying Gilgeous-Alexander's place among the game's all-time greats.