Thunder's SGA Ties Wilt Chamberlain's Consecutive 20-Point Game Record

Nuggets coach David Adelman and teammate Nikola Jokic praise Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic achievement

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 games with at least 20 points. Ahead of the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman and All-Star Nikola Jokic spoke about the significance of this feat, with Jokic calling Gilgeous-Alexander a "special player" and saying it's a "pleasure and a privilege" to play against him. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault also highlighted Gilgeous-Alexander's "superpower" of maintaining his composure and awareness throughout the game, which has contributed to his remarkable consistency.

Why it matters

Tying Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old record is an incredible accomplishment that solidifies Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's status as one of the NBA's elite players. This achievement speaks to his exceptional scoring ability and remarkable consistency over an extended period, which is extremely rare in the modern NBA. It also underscores the Thunder's rise as a contender in the Western Conference.

The details

In the Thunder's 129-126 win over the Nuggets, Gilgeous-Alexander hit the game-winning 3-pointer to cap off his historic night. He has now scored 20 or more points in 126 consecutive games, matching Wilt Chamberlain's record set during the 1961-62 and 1962-63 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander's supporting cast also stepped up, with Jaylin Williams scoring 29 points and Ajay Mitchell adding 24 off the bench.

  • Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive 20-point games on March 9, 2026.
  • The Nuggets and Thunder will face each other for the final time this season on April 10, 2026.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard who has tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points, a feat that took 63 years to match.

David Adelman

The head coach of the Denver Nuggets, who provided context on the significance of Gilgeous-Alexander's historic achievement.

Nikola Jokic

The All-Star center for the Denver Nuggets, who praised Gilgeous-Alexander as a "special player" and said it's a "pleasure and a privilege" to play against him.

Mark Daigneault

The head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who highlighted Gilgeous-Alexander's "superpower" of maintaining his composure and awareness throughout the game.

Jaylin Williams

The Oklahoma City Thunder player who scored 29 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, to support Gilgeous-Alexander's historic performance.

Ajay Mitchell

The Oklahoma City Thunder player who scored 24 points off the bench in his first game back from injury, contributing to the team's win over the Nuggets.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know that people know how hard it is to do that. To make 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, whatever it is, it's special. He's a special player.”

— Nikola Jokic, All-Star center, Denver Nuggets (ESPN)

“It just says a lot about Shai's career. The consistency that he's shown over the years and just the fact that basketball is in a really good place right now...”

— David Adelman, Head coach, Denver Nuggets (Twitter)

“He never presses. He's just got unbelievable awareness of the circumstance, awareness of the length of the game; I think that's one of his superpowers.”

— Mark Daigneault, Head coach, Oklahoma City Thunder (Article)

What’s next

The Nuggets and Thunder will face each other for the final time this season on April 10, 2026, providing another opportunity to witness Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic run.

The takeaway

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to consistently score 20 or more points over 126 consecutive games is a testament to his exceptional talent and the Thunder's rise as a contender. This achievement cements his status as one of the NBA's elite players and underscores the league's current depth of talent.