Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's 20-point streak record

Oklahoma City Thunder star matches NBA legend's long-standing mark of 126 consecutive regular-season games with 20+ points

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of 126 consecutive regular-season games with 20 or more points. Gilgeous-Alexander reached the milestone on Monday night with a 35-point, 15-assist performance in a win over the Denver Nuggets. The 24-year-old is having an MVP-caliber season and led the Thunder to the NBA title last year.

Why it matters

Wilt Chamberlain's scoring records are among the most untouchable in NBA history, so matching one of his streaks is a significant accomplishment. Gilgeous-Alexander's consistency and scoring prowess have made him one of the league's elite players, and this record cements his status as a generational talent.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander's 126-game streak began in the 2024-25 season and has included two games where he scored exactly 20 points. In comparison, Chamberlain's streak featured 42 games of 55 or more points, with his highest-scoring outing being his legendary 100-point game. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.5 points per game during his streak, while Chamberlain averaged 49.2 points per game.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander tied the record on March 6, 2026.
  • Chamberlain's streak began on November 16, 1961 and ended on January 19, 1963.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A 24-year-old guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who is having an MVP-caliber season and led the team to the NBA championship last year.

Wilt Chamberlain

An NBA legend who held numerous scoring records, including a 100-point game and a 50-point-per-game season average.

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What they’re saying

“It's crazy to think that where I was 10 years ago, I'd be here today.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (taylorvilledailynews.com)

“To be honest with you, I try to not even think about it — especially during the season. So much is going on, so many things have to go right for you to get what you ultimately want, and that gets 100% of my focus, especially basketball-wise.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (taylorvilledailynews.com)

What’s next

Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to extend his record streak to 127 games on Thursday when the Thunder take on the Boston Celtics.

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak is a testament to his elite talent and the Thunder's success, as they've gone 102-24 during the run. Matching one of Wilt Chamberlain's untouchable records cements Gilgeous-Alexander's status as a generational NBA superstar.