Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Historic 20-Point Streak Record as Thunder Edge Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma CityThunder has equaledWiltChamberlainsNBArecordbyscoringatleast20pointsin126consecutivgamesduringMondaynight'sclashagainsttheDenverNuggets. The reigning MVP hit a late third-quarter three-pointer to reach 35 points, including that crucial shot which secured the Thundera129-126victoryoverhisrivals.Inaninterviewfollowingthegame,JokiccommentedontheadventurewhileSGAexpresseddoubtontheeffortrequiredtoachievethemilestone.
Key Points
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1Shai Gilgeous-ALEXANDER tied a historic NBA record by scoring at least twenty points in consecutive games, matching an achievement last made on March 10.
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2The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 129-126 to secure this milestone during Monday night's game.
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3Nikola Jokic and Gilgeous-ALEXANDER both commented that achieving consecutive twenty-point games is exceptionally difficult, noting how rare it has been since Wilt Chamberlain in the early sixties.
Developments
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on Monday night with Shai Gilgeous-ALEXANDER scoring a game-winning step-back three-pointer. The performance capped off an NBA record streak of consecutive games where he scored at least twenty points, and resulted in his career-highs for both assists (fifteen) and total score (thirty-five).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record for most consecutive games scoring at least twenty points by leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a narrow overtime victory over Denver, 130-126. The game ended after Jokic hit three-pointers in both periods and Murray converted on bonus free throws following Gilgeous-Alexander's final shot that secured Chicago for his team (Note: Text says "Thunder" but context implies the score went to Thunder).