Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt's record and hits winning 3 as Thunder beat Nuggets 129-126

Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to cap a frantic final minute on a night he matched Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to cap a frantic final minute on a night he matched Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126.

Why it matters

Gilgeous-Alexander's performance, including tying Chamberlain's record, highlights his continued growth as a star player in the NBA. The close game between the Thunder and Nuggets also showcases the competitive nature of the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, a career-high 15 assists, and 9 rebounds, becoming the second player in NBA history to have those totals and zero turnovers. In the third quarter, he reached the 20-point mark for the 126th straight game, equaling Chamberlain's streak from 1961-63. The game came down to the final seconds, with Gilgeous-Alexander hitting the game-winning 3-pointer after the Nuggets had tied it up.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 20-point mark for the 126th straight game in the third quarter, equaling Wilt Chamberlain's record from 1961-63.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left in the game.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who matched Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games and hit the game-winning 3-pointer.

Wilt Chamberlain

A legendary NBA player whose record for consecutive 20-point games was matched by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Nikola Jokic

The star center for the Denver Nuggets who had a triple-double in the game.

Jaylin Williams

A player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who scored 29 points in the game.

Ajay Mitchell

A player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who scored 24 points in his return from injury.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Thunder are 6-0 since Gilgeous-Alexander returned from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for nine games, and they will look to continue their strong play when they host the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic performance, including tying Wilt Chamberlain's record and hitting the game-winning shot, showcases his continued growth as one of the NBA's elite players and the Thunder's resilience in overcoming key injuries to remain competitive in the Western Conference playoff race.