Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder extended his historic scoring streak Sunday, recording his 59th consecutive game with 20 or more points in a road game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 100-87.
The achievement surpasses a record previously held by Wilt Chamberlain since 1961-63. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 30 points, four rebounds, and five assists, marking his 36th game this season reaching the 30-point threshold – an NBA best, according to reports.
The Canadian guard is also on the verge of another Chamberlain-held record, having scored 20 or more points in 123 straight games overall. He is just three games shy of matching Chamberlain’s mark from 1963.
Entering Sunday’s contest, Gilgeous-Alexander was averaging 31.9 points per game, second highest in the league, alongside 4.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. He returned to the lineup Friday against the Denver Nuggets after a brief absence due to an abdominal injury, scoring 36 points in that game.
The Thunder’s victory over the Mavericks continued a strong run for the team, though details regarding the specific contributions of other players were not immediately available. Player grades from the game indicated a comprehensive team performance, contributing to the 100-87 final score.
