OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault did his best to put All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new record-breaking streak of scoring 20+ points in 127 consecutive games into words best suited for the reigning MVP. After breaking the 63-year-old record, Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on how he has emerged as one of the NBA's elite scorers before Daigneault delivered his flowers to the SGA.
Talking about who Gilgeous-Alexander is as a player, a leader and a person, Daigneault it took time to explain What makes his All-Star guard so special during his post-game media availability?
"Number one, he's skilled at his craft. Nobody is more precise at his craft than him. Number two, the streak his entire life hasn't stopped us from having a ton of team success and hasn't stopped his teammates from being successful as well," Daigneault said. "The individual scoring streak hasn't come at the expense of the team or his teammates. And again, great father, great husband, great teammate.
"He treats everyone in the building with respect from top to bottom. So, he's obviously a great basketball player, but he's such a guy that you couldn't be happier when he accomplishes something like this. So, huge congratulations to him."
Mark Daigneault's honest opinion on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streak of 127 consecutive 20+ point games, the most in NBA history, and his lead:
"There is no one more precise at his craft than him. The entire life of the streak did not prevent us from having a lot of team success... pic.twitter.com/WDNrrO2AZ5
-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 13 March 2026
His 35 points on 13 of 18 attempts, nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals led the Thunder to the win. gilgeous-alexander Exceeded the 20-point threshold He received a standing ovation during the third quarter of a 104–102 win against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history with his 127th consecutive 20+ point game.
Historic Night at Paycom Center pic.twitter.com/lu7DrRPBWP
-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 13 March 2026
In a matchup against the Celtics' MVP candidate Jaylen Brown, who finished with 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block, Gilgeous-Alexander exchanged key buckets to tie the game. Then, Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren was fouled on a rebound, sending him to the line for two with 0.8 seconds remaining in the game.
Holmgren sealed the win for the Thunder by making two free throws, putting Oklahoma City ahead by two. He finished with 14 points and nine rebounds.
SGA issues subtle warning after making NBA history
Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes his improvement every season over the past few years has made him the leading scorer he is today. Adding a string of most consecutive 20+ point performances to his trophy haul, Gilgeous-Alexander explained that this was no coincidence, but a testament to his dedication.
"Over the years, I've just built my game, watched the defense, and just attacked the defense with the tools I have," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "It feels like every year I'm getting better and better at doing this, and I think that's why. I just watch coverages, learn from them, try to get better, and implement them whenever possible."
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault watched Thursday's historic night, followed by a 129-126 win on Monday in another duel against Nikola Jokic and an MVP candidate in the rival Nuggets, where Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's streak for consecutive 20+ point performances, and became only the second player to finish with at least 35 points, 15 assists and zero turnovers. Went.
