Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt, Hits Game-Winner in Thunder Thriller
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has done it again and the NBA is taking notice. Monday night at the Paycom Center, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard not only tied Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary streak of 126 consecutive 20-point games, he capped it with a step-back three that sealed a 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start. Gilgeous-Alexander was everywhere—pushing the pace, drawing double teams and finding teammates with precision passes. By the fourth quarter, it was clear he wasn’t just chasing history, he was chasing a win. He ended the night with 35 points, nine rebounds and 15 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. His clutch performance down the stretch, including 10 points in the final period, ultimately decided the game.
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Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets weren’t going down quietly. After a Gilgeous-Alexander three put the Thunder up by four with just 13 seconds left, Jokić responded with a three of his own and Jamal Murray completed a rare four-point play to tie it. But SGA remained calm, creating space on the wing and sinking a 26-foot step-back to give Oklahoma City the edge with just 2.7 seconds on the clock.
This victory isn’t just a personal milestone—it underscores the Thunder’s dominance this season. With Jaylin Williams adding 29 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven three-pointers and Ajay Mitchell returning from injury to contribute 24 points off the bench, OKC now boasts an NBA-best 51-15 record. They’ve built a six-game winning streak and appear locked and loaded as they push into the final stretch of the regular season.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak, which dates back to October 30, 2024, is a testament to his consistency and elite scoring ability. Averaging over 31 points per game this season and having led the league during his MVP campaign, he is establishing himself not only as the face of the Thunder but as one of the NBA’s premier players. Matching a record set by Wilt Chamberlain across the early 1960s puts his name in the history books and highlights just how rare this level of sustained performance is.
For the Thunder, it’s about more than records. It’s about momentum and confidence. Every win, especially against top-tier teams like Denver, builds their case as championship contenders. And for the league, it’s a reminder that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a force capable of shaping the outcome of games, seasons and now, history.
Stay tuned as the Thunder look to break Chamberlain’s record in their next home game against the Boston Celtics. For now, this was a night where history met heroics and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered on both fronts. Keep watching, because the story isn’t over yet.
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