Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt Chamberlain NBA record for consecutive 20-point games

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has claimed sole possession of the record for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history.

Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 127 games during the OKC Thunder's home game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. He surpassed Wilt Chamberlain, who had held the record since 1963.

Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 20-point mark by burying a 20-foot jumper with 7:04 left in the third quarter.

Gilgeous-Alexander's streak dates back to Nov. 1, 2024. The last time he didn't score at least 20 points during a regular-season game was 497 days ago.

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Converse shining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's logo across OKC after breaking an NBA scoring record​

To celebrate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting the record for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history, Converse will be shining his logo throughout OKC on Thursday night.

Here’s where you can see it:

• Stop 1: Arvest Tower (10:15 p.m.)
• Stop 2: 100 W Sheridan Ave (10 pm to 11:30 pm)
• Stop 3: 312 S E K Gaylord Blvd (12 am to 1 am)

Longest streaks of 20-point games in NBA history​

• 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2024-26): 127 games
• 2. Wilt Chamberlain (1961-63): 126 games
• 3. Wilt Chamberlain (1963-64): 92 games
• 4. Oscar Robertson (1963-64): 79 games
• T5. Kevin Durant (2015-16): 72 games
• T5. Michael Jordan (1987-88): 72 games

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