Wilt Chamberlain Ties Record with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games has been tied by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 126 games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved this feat on Monday night in OKC's home game against Denver.

He hit the 20-point mark with a 3-pointer with 2:27 left in the third quarter.

Wilt Chamberlain's record has stood for decades, and this tie is a significant milestone in NBA history.

Gilgeous-Alexander can claim sole possession of the title when OKC hosts Boston at 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday.

The Thunder will face the Celtics, and Gilgeous-Alexander will have the opportunity to break the record.

As of March 2026, Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20 points in 126 consecutive games, matching Wilt Chamberlain's record.

The OKC Thunder won the game against the Nuggets 129-126, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 35 points.

He made the game-winning 3-point shot to secure the win.

The longest streaks of 20-point games are now led by Wilt Chamberlain and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with 126 games each.

Gilgeous-Alexander's performance has been impressive, and he continues to make history in the NBA.

The OKC Thunder will look to continue their winning streak with Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team.