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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, once again, has made history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard has now scored at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games, tying the NBA record set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. Gilgeous-Alexander tied the mark during the Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets Monday, March 9.
It’s yet another indicator of Gilgeous-Alexander’s remarkable consistency and dominance. Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, entered the night ranked second in the league in scoring, at 31.6 points per game.
Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, set the record in the third quarter, on a stepback 3-pointer that he rattled through the net.
He got off to a quick start, making his first four shot attempts of the game. The Thunder are down three starters in the game, with Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain), Chet Holmgren (flu) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf contusion) all sidelined. That meant that Gilgeous-Alexander had to take on a greater role in the team’s offense.
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Through the first quarter, aside from Gilgeous-Alexander and backup guard Ajay Mitchell, who combined to go 10-of-13 from the field, the rest of the Thunder started the game just 4-of-14 (28.6%) from the floor.
Gilgeous-Alexander will now have the chance to set the NBA record Thursday, March 12 in a game against the Boston Celtics (Amazon Prime).
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain NBA points record
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The Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard has now scored at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games, tying the NBA record set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. Gilgeous-Alexander tied the mark during the Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets Monday, March 9.
It’s yet another indicator of Gilgeous-Alexander’s remarkable consistency and dominance. Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, entered the night ranked second in the league in scoring, at 31.6 points per game.
Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, set the record in the third quarter, on a stepback 3-pointer that he rattled through the net.
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He got off to a quick start, making his first four shot attempts of the game. The Thunder are down three starters in the game, with Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain), Chet Holmgren (flu) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf contusion) all sidelined. That meant that Gilgeous-Alexander had to take on a greater role in the team’s offense.
THUNDER HOST NUGGETS: Highlights from tonight's Western Conference clash
Through the first quarter, aside from Gilgeous-Alexander and backup guard Ajay Mitchell, who combined to go 10-of-13 from the field, the rest of the Thunder started the game just 4-of-14 (28.6%) from the floor.
Gilgeous-Alexander will now have the chance to set the NBA record Thursday, March 12 in a game against the Boston Celtics (Amazon Prime).
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain NBA points record
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