Thunder's Shai Gilgeous Alexander Topples Wilt Record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history against the Celtics, drilling a third-quarter jumper to log his 127th consecutive game with at least 20 points and surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s 1963 mark. The reigning MVP last fell short of 20 in October 2024 and is averaging 31.7 points this season. Few have come close in the modern era — Kevin Durant had a 72-game run. Merlin sees more than a headline. "It's still a lot to even wrap my head around," Gilgeous-Alexander said, and that humility matches his relentless reliability. The streak is a testament to health, role stability, and scoring polish, and it deepens the Thunder’s championship narrative while reminding fans that era context — like Wilt’s 50.4 ppg campaign — colors every comparison.