Oklahoma City Thunder leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has achieved a revolutionary success in the basketball world.
Idman.Biz reports that he has tied a record held by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain since 1963. Shai has scored 20 or more points in his 126th consecutive game, etching his name at the peak of history.
In a tense match against the Denver Nuggets, Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed the 20-point mark with a three-point shot. He finished the game with a total of 35 points and a career-high 15 assists, leading his team to a 129-126 victory.
Currently, the longest 20+ point streaks in NBA history are:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander / Wilt Chamberlain - 126 games
2. Wilt Chamberlain - 92 games
3. Oscar Robertson - 79 games
4. Michael Jordan / Kevin Durant - 72 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is waiting for the home game against the Boston Celtics on March 12 to become the absolute record holder alone. If he exceeds the 20-point barrier in this match as well, he will become the sole leader in this indicator in NBA history with a 127-game streak.