By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Most basketball fans regard Wilt Chamberlain as one of the greatest NBA players of all time. His impressive career includes 2 Championship wins, 4 MVP awards, and 72 NBA records. Among the most eye-catching records is the one about the most consecutive NBA games with at least 20 points.
No NBA player was able to break this record for a whopping 63 years. But all records come to an end eventually. The waiting period for this honour came this March. Oklahoma City Thunder’s point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the new holder of this outstanding record.
Who Would’ve Bet That Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Would Level Wilt Chamberlain’s Record?
Wilt Chamberlain’s record stood as a colossal benchmark for over six decades. Even generation-defining greats like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James never quite managed to topple it during their peak years.
SGA’s ability to not just approach the milestone but actually match it has taken the basketball world by storm. The 27-year-old is playing the best basketball of his life and keeping the Thunder firmly at the summit of the Western Conference. He officially levelled the record on March 10th in a hard-fought victory over Denver. SGA led the charge with 35 points, slightly edging out Nikola Jokic who finished the night with 32.
A streak of this magnitude turns standard regular-season basketball into appointment viewing across the globe. European fans have been tracking his points tally night after night, and this intense international focus naturally spilled over into the sports betting markets. Bookmakers saw a massive surge in player prop wagers as overseas punters backed his historic run, often taking advantage of promotions and offers like free bets in Ireland to get involved in the action.
Back on the court, the sheer stamina required for this feat is mind-boggling. SGA’s 20-point streak began back on November 1st, 2024. He played 126 gruelling matches to reach Chamberlain’s milestone, demanding relentless scoring efficiency and durability over a 17-month stretch. To make it even more impressive, Shai averaged between 31 and 32 points per game throughout the entire pursuit.
The Day That Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Been Waiting for Has Finally Come
March 13th, 2026, will go down in NBA history as the day which SGA finally achieved his long-awaited milestone. He got his 127 consecutive matches where he scored at least 20 points. SGA helped his team get a 104-102 home win against the Boston Celtics by scoring 35 points.
The fun fact about this new record is that SGA got 20 points by the end of the 3rd quarter. But we must say that the score was very close throughout the match. It stood at 102-102 by the very last second. Then, Oklahoma City received 2 free throws to make the score 104-102.
SGA’s new record is one of the most remarkable historical achievements in the modern NBA. But this record can go even further, as this player has a chance to go beyond the 127-game mark.
All he needs to do is continue scoring 20 or more points in the upcoming matches. This isn’t impossible to do as SGA is in the form of a lifetime. He’ll also get a lot of support from his teammates, who are also performing very well in recent months.
Breaking this long-lasting record once again proves that SGA is currently the best basketball player in the world. He earned this status last season when he got the MVP award and helped Oklahoma City win its first NBA Championship.
What’s Next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Surpassing one of Wilt Chamberlain’s records was SGA’s dream milestone that put his name among the NBA greats. He can now make the same record even harder to break, as well as set his sights on other remarkable records. There are a few interesting ones that he can reach and surpass in the near future.
One of them is getting 4 straight seasons with 30 points per game. We haven’t seen such an achievement since Michael Jordan’s playing days.
This is a hard record to break as it requires a lot of consistency. SGA is currently averaging 31-32 points per game and can reach this milestone if his stats don’t drop this season.
Getting consecutive season MVP awards is another achievement that SGA can reach this season. Only 14 players were able to do this in the past. If things go well for him this season, he can go after his 3rd consecutive MVP award. This will allow him to join the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Larry Bird.
Reaching the 2025/26 NBA Finals will give SGA an opportunity to go after the Finals MVP Awards once more. Only 6 players have got their hands on 2 consecutive Finals MVP Awards.
SGA can also climb the Thunder’s list of all-time scorers. He’s currently in 5th place with a total of 12,152 points. On top of the list is Russell Westbrook with 18,859 points.