Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to set a new NBA scoring record
- The reigning MVP scored at least 20 points for the 127th straight regular-season game during a recent victory over the Boston Celtics
- The historic milestone breaks a legendary mark that had remained untouched in the professional history books since 1963
The basketball world is witnessing history as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially breaks Wilt Chamberlain‘s 63-year-old NBA scoring record. Surpassing a legendary milestone that has stood untouched since 1963, the reigning MVP has successfully recorded his 127th consecutive regular-season game with 20 or more points.
The historic achievement unfolded on Thursday night during the Thunder’s dramatic 104-102 victory over the Boston Celtics. Entering the matchup tied with Chamberlain’s 126-game streak, Gilgeous-Alexander steadily found his rhythm after a slow first-quarter start. With 7:04 remaining in the third period, the guard sank a 20-foot midrange jumper over defender Baylor Scheierman to reach 21 points, officially eclipsing the historic mark as the Paycom Center crowd erupted into a massive standing ovation.
Gilgeous-Alexander concluded the record-breaking night with an impressive 35 points, nine assists, and six rebounds while shooting 13-of-18 from the field. His unmatched run of offensive consistency originally began on November 1, 2024, and has since included 85 games with at least 30 points alongside five distinct 50-point performances. Following the game, the superstar characteristically deflected the individual praise to focus on his roster’s success, highlighting the Thunder’s dominant 103-24 record throughout the duration of his monumental streak.
