Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw his historic streak of 140 consecutive games with 20 or more points in the National Basketball Association (NBA) come to an end.
Streak Snapped in Playoff Victory
The record-breaking run was halted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Philippine time) during the Thunder's 108-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series. Gilgeous-Alexander managed only 18 points in the contest, falling two points short of extending his streak.
Surpassing a Legend
Gilgeous-Alexander had previously broken the record held by legendary center Wilt Chamberlain, who posted 126 consecutive games with 20 or more points. The Thunder guard's streak began during the 2023-2024 season and continued through the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 regular seasons and playoffs.
Impact on the Series
Despite the end of his personal milestone, Gilgeous-Alexander remains focused on team success. The Thunder currently lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for Friday. The reigning regular season and Finals MVP contributed 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the win, helping Oklahoma City secure a crucial road victory at Crypto.com Arena.
Gilgeous-Alexander's streak is widely considered one of the most impressive scoring consistency records in NBA history, surpassing Chamberlain's mark that had stood for over 50 years. His ability to maintain such production across multiple seasons highlights his elite offensive skills and durability.
