Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain's Scoring Record

The Thunder star guard secured his 126th straight game with 20 or more points, matching an NBA legend.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record for the most consecutive games with 20 or more points, securing his 126th straight 20-point performance against the Nuggets. SGA hit a smooth step-back three-pointer late in the third quarter to reach the milestone, receiving a loud ovation from the Oklahoma City crowd. The 24-year-old guard now has a chance to break Chamberlain's long-standing record when the Thunder face the Celtics on Thursday.

Why it matters

Tying a record held by NBA icon Wilt Chamberlain is an incredible feat, highlighting Gilgeous-Alexander's elite scoring ability and consistency. The Thunder star is firmly establishing himself as one of the league's premier offensive talents, joining the ranks of all-time greats like Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the NBA's record books.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander secured his 126th straight game with 20 or more points late in the third quarter against the Nuggets, hitting a step-back three-pointer over Denver's Christian Braun. The Thunder guard has been building towards this record since the start of last season and now has a chance to stand alone atop the list when Oklahoma City hosts the Celtics on Thursday.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander tied the record on March 10, 2026 against the Nuggets.
  • The Thunder play the Celtics on March 13, 2026, where SGA will have a chance to break the record.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A 24-year-old superstar guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, known for his elite scoring ability and consistency.

Wilt Chamberlain

A legendary NBA player who held the record for most consecutive games with 20 or more points at 126, a feat Gilgeous-Alexander has now matched.

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What they’re saying

“SGA. 126 STRAIGHT 20+ POINT GAMES. TIES WILT CHAMBERLAIN FOR THE LONGEST STREAK IN NBA HISTORY.”

— NBA (Twitter)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak cements his status as one of the NBA's elite offensive talents, joining the ranks of all-time greats like Wilt Chamberlain. This achievement highlights the 24-year-old's remarkable consistency and scoring prowess, and sets the stage for him to potentially stand alone atop the NBA's record books in the coming days.