Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Wilt Chamberlain Record, Thunder Beat Timberwolves 116-103 Today
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the hottest team in basketball right now. Three days after SGA shattered one of the most legendary records in NBA history, the Thunder dismantled the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 Sunday afternoon at Paycom Center, with SGA logging 20 points and 10 assists for yet another double-double.
SGA Breaks Wilt Chamberlain's 63-Year-Old Record — 127 Straight 20-Point Games
Gilgeous-Alexander posted 35 points in a 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, scoring 20-plus points in his 127th consecutive NBA game to snap the long-standing record held by legendary Wilt Chamberlain. The record-breaker came on an isolation mid-range jumper with 7 minutes left in the third quarter.
The streak dates back to November 1, 2024 — a 30-point performance in Portland that seemed routine at the time. Sixteen months later, it is the foundation of the most historically significant individual scoring run in NBA history. The Thunder are 103-24 during the streak.
Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive 20-point games was set between October 1961 and January 1963. Chamberlain averaged a jaw-dropping 49.2 points per game across those 126 contests, routinely dropping 50 and 60, including his famous 100-point game. His streak ended only because he was ejected just 4 minutes into a game in St. Louis, finishing with just 6 points after arguing a foul call.
SGA's path looks entirely different. During his 127-game streak, he has had five games of 50 or more points, 18 of 40 or more, and 86 with at least 30, averaging 32.5 points per game throughout the run.
SGA Stats: OKC Thunder 116, Minnesota Timberwolves 103 — Today's Box Score
Today's game was another commanding performance from the Thunder bench and supporting cast. SGA finished with 20 points and 10 assists despite shooting just 7-of-22 from the field, keeping his streak alive at 128 consecutive 20-point games.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | 21 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 20 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Jared McCain | 15 | — | — | 1 |
| Alex Caruso | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Cason Wallace | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
For Minnesota, Julius Randle led all scorers with 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting. Anthony Edwards struggled, finishing with 19 points on just 35% shooting with 6 turnovers.
Chet Holmgren Dominates as OKC's Second Star
Chet Holmgren was electric Sunday, shooting 69% from the field and converting every second-chance opportunity he got. His 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in just 13 minutes as Oklahoma City's biggest difference in the second half.
SGA 2025-26 Season Stats and MVP Case
Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds on the season while shooting over 55% from the field. Oklahoma City owns the best record in the Western Conference at 52-15 heading into this week.
Since returning from an abdominal injury in late February, SGA has averaged 31.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 55.5% from the floor — a finish to the season that has locked up his status as the heavy favorite to win a second straight MVP award.
Where to Watch OKC Thunder Next Games
The Thunder play next on Tuesday, March 17 at Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass and local OKC affiliates. The next nationally televised game is a rematch with the Boston Celtics on March 25 on ESPN — a potential NBA Finals preview.
