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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has rewritten NBA history by breaking the record for consecutive 20-point games in Thursday’s 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder star secured his 127th consecutive 20-point performance, surpassing the 63-year-old mark set by Wilt Chamberlain.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored a stellar 35 points in the game, shooting an efficient 13-of-18 from the floor, contributing nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks, and two steals.
Despite the record-breaking performance, the 27-year-old Canadian guard emphasised that the win was far more important to him.
“All the records and accomplishments are great, but they don’t matter if you don’t win and that’s all that was on my mind,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I would have given the record for the W any day of the week. I’m glad we won and I got the record.”
His milestone moment came in the third quarter when he hit a 20-foot jump shot, pushing his points total to 21 and levelling the game at 69-69. The Thunder went on to win, with Chet Holmgren sealing the victory with two crucial free throws in the final seconds.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s remarkable streak began on November 1, 2024, and since then, he has averaged 35.5 points per game, shooting 53.5 per cent from the field. Along the way, he has delivered five 50-point games, 18 40-point performances, and 85 games with 30 or more points.
Despite the personal achievement, Gilgeous-Alexander remains focused on his ultimate goal: winning an NBA championship.
“I’ve been trying to reach my ultimate goal, which is hoisting the trophy,” he said. “Because that’s all I focus on, everything else takes care of itself.”
With the Thunder now holding an NBA-best 52-15 record, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of the championship continues to drive his success, both as a team player and a historic individual talent.
