Thunder Star Ties Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Scoring Record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matches Chamberlain's mark for most consecutive games with 20+ points.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied an incredible NBA record previously held by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Gilgeous-Alexander matched Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points during the Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The 24-year-old guard will have a chance to surpass Chamberlain's long-standing mark when the Thunder face the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Why it matters

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring consistency and ability to dominate games has been a major factor in the Thunder's success in recent seasons. Tying Wilt Chamberlain's record, which has stood for over 60 years, is a testament to Gilgeous-Alexander's elite offensive skills and underscores his status as one of the NBA's premier young stars.

The details

In the Thunder's game against the Nuggets, Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points while shooting 11-of-16 (68.8%) from the field, 1-of-3 from three-point range, and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. He also contributed 8 rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes of play. The reigning MVP and Finals MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Thunder to a strong position to potentially repeat as NBA champions.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with 20+ points during the Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander will have the opportunity to surpass Chamberlain's long-standing record when the Thunder face the Boston Celtics on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The 24-year-old star guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who is the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP.

Wilt Chamberlain

A legendary NBA player who held the record of 126 consecutive games with 20+ points that Gilgeous-Alexander has now tied.

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What’s next

Gilgeous-Alexander will have the chance to surpass Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with 20+ points when the Thunder face the Boston Celtics on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak underscores his status as one of the NBA's elite young talents, and his continued dominance has been a driving force behind the Thunder's recent championship success. Matching a record set by a legend like Wilt Chamberlain is a remarkable achievement that cements Gilgeous-Alexander's place among the league's all-time greats.