Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Record

The 24-year-old guard has scored 20+ points in 126 consecutive games.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied the NBA record for most consecutive games with at least 20 points, matching the legendary Wilt Chamberlain's streak of 126 games. Gilgeous-Alexander reached the milestone with a 3-pointer in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, giving him 20, 21, and 22 points in the game.

Why it matters

Gilgeous-Alexander's historic run highlights his emergence as one of the league's elite scorers. At just 24 years old, he has already established himself as a perennial All-Star and is on track to be one of the NBA's next superstars. This record also cements his place among the game's all-time greats, joining the likes of Chamberlain, who set the record across the 1961-1963 seasons.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on October 30, 2024, when he scored 18 points in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Since then, the point guard has consistently produced high-scoring performances, never dipping below 20 points in a game. This season, he is averaging a career-high 31.6 points per game across the first 53 games.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on October 30, 2024.
  • He tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive 20-point games on March 10, 2026.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A 24-year-old guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who is emerging as one of the NBA's elite scorers.

Wilt Chamberlain

A legendary NBA player who set the previous record of 126 consecutive 20-point games across the 1961-1963 seasons.

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What’s next

Gilgeous-Alexander will have the opportunity to break Chamberlain's record when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

At just 24 years old, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has cemented his place among the NBA's all-time great scorers by tying Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive 20-point games. This historic achievement is a testament to his consistent dominance and highlights his potential to become one of the league's next superstars.