Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by recording his 127th in a row on Thursday in an Oklahoma City Thunder home match against the Boston Celtics.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points line while adding nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals as the Thunder beat the Celtics 104-102.
"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 gave the record for the W any day of the week. I'm glad we won and I got the record."
The reigning league Most Valuable Player eclipsed the 63-year-old mark of 126 set by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain when he sank a 20-foot jump shot from the top of the key with seven minutes, four seconds remaining in the third quarter. That gave the 27-year-old Canadian guard 21 points for the game and lifted the reigning champions Thunder level with Boston at 69-69.
Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on November 1, 2024, and since then he has averaged 35.5 points and shot 53.5 percent.
During the streak Gilgeous-Alexander has had all five of his career 50-point games, 18 40-point performances and 85 30-point games.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the first half, putting himself on the brink of NBA history as the second half began.
He missed a three-point attempt but was later fouled on a drive to the basket and made two free throws to pull within one point of the milestone, setting the stage for his historic basket.
Gilgeous-Alexander started strong with 10 points in the first quarter on two-of-three shooting from the floor, one-of-two from three-point range, plus five-of-six from the free throw line as well as two assists, two blocks and a steal.
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
