Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Matches Wilt Chamberlain's Legendary NBA Record
In a thrilling display of skill and consistency, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has etched his name into the annals of NBA history. On Monday night, which corresponded to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Philippine time, Gilgeous-Alexander tied the legendary Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with at least 20 points, achieving this milestone in his 126th straight outing. This remarkable feat was highlighted by a dramatic 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets, as reported by the Associated Press.
A Stellar Performance Under Pressure
Gilgeous-Alexander's night was nothing short of spectacular. He finished the game with 35 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 15 assists, all while committing zero turnovers. This stat line places him in an exclusive club of only two players in NBA history to record such numbers in a single game. His clutch performance was capped off by a step-back three-pointer with just 2.7 seconds remaining, sealing the win for the Thunder after a frantic final minute.
The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with Denver's Nikola Jokic hitting a three-pointer to narrow the gap to one point. A subsequent foul allowed Jamal Murray to tie the game at 126-126 with 8.5 seconds left, setting the stage for Gilgeous-Alexander's heroics. He responded immediately with his second triple in the final 14 seconds, showcasing his poise and leadership.
Team Contributions and Key Moments
Supporting Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylin Williams contributed 29 points, and Ajay Mitchell added 24 in his return from injury, having missed 20 games due to an abdominal strain and a sprained left ankle. On the Denver side, Jokic led with a triple-double of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists, marking his 24th of the season and 188th of his career. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 28 points, while Aaron Gordon had 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Thunder's victory extends their winning streak to six games since Gilgeous-Alexander's return from a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain. Denver had jumped to an early double-digit lead, with Gordon scoring 17 points in the first 5½ minutes, but Oklahoma City rallied to take a 66-60 halftime advantage, largely fueled by Gilgeous-Alexander's 17 points in the first half.
Other NBA Highlights from the Night
In other NBA action, James Harden of the Cleveland Cavaliers made history by surpassing 29,000 career points, becoming the ninth player to achieve this milestone. He scored 21 points in a 115-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, reaching the mark with a first-quarter free throw. Keon Ellis added 19 points off the bench for Cleveland, which has won 18 of its last 24 games.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz edged the Golden State Warriors 119-116, with Brice Sensabaugh scoring 21 points and Blake Hinson hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with 29.9 seconds left. Kyle Filipowski contributed 19 points and 15 rebounds for Utah, which snapped a stretch of eight losses in nine games.
Additional results included the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-115 and the Los Angeles Clippers beating the New York Knicks 126-118, rounding out a night of high-stakes basketball across the league.
