In addition to breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished another feat that only one player has accomplished. After joining Chamberlain in a special group, Gilgeous-Alexander joined Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James during the same game – a 129-126 win against MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored back-to-back threes between the Thunder's final two possessions, including a game-winner, finished with 35 points, 15 assists and zero turnovers in Monday's win against the Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander joins James as the only two players in NBA history to finish a game with 35+ points, 15+ assists and zero turnovers.
James finished 2018 with 35 points, 17 assists and zero turnovers in a 132–129 win against the Toronto Raptors. He became the first NBA player to do so at the time, and now, he has company.
Gilgeous-Alexander equaled Chamberlain's 63-year-old record, leading the Thunder to a three-point win against their rivals in the Nuggets, whom the defending champions defeated 4-3 in the Western Conference semi-finals last season. The Thunder also handed the Nuggets their second loss in 10 days, following a classic 127-121 overtime thriller.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to Wilt Chamberlain tying down
For Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it's important to focus on winning rather than focusing on breaking a 63-year-old record to accomplish such a rare feat in NBA history. Then, if that wasn't enough for Thunder fans, Gilgeous-Alexander's game-winning three on the Nuggets sealed an unforgettable night at Paycom Center.
gilgeous-alexander explain why Not paying attention to Chamberlain's phenomenal record helped him get there.
Gilgeous-Alexander said after the win, "It still lingers in my mind. To be honest, I try not to think about it, especially during the season. There's a lot going on. A lot of things have to go right to get what you want ultimately." "That's my 100 percent focus, especially in a basketball context. It's special to interact with a guy like that (Wilt Chamberlain).
"It's crazy to think that where I was 10 years ago, I would be here today. You work hard. You trust the process. You look up, and great things can happen to you, and I'm proof of that."
SGA on equaling Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive 20+ point games (126): "Honestly, I try not to think about it, especially during the season. There's a lot going on...
But to interact with a guy like that (Wilt Chamberlain) is special. It's crazy to think... pic.twitter.com/Mdfj7jVSDp
-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 10 March 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander will try to set the NBA record for most consecutive 20+ point games when the Thunder host the Celtics on Thursday, making it 127.
