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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt With 126 Straight 20-Point Games, Drains Winner vs. Nuggets

The showing underscored his MVP candidacy with Oklahoma City now 51-15.

Overview

  • Gilgeous-Alexander hit a step-back three with 3.3 seconds left to secure a 129-126 victory over Denver.
  • He finished with 35 points, a career-high 15 assists and zero turnovers, joining LeBron James as the only players to post a 35-15-0 line since turnovers were tracked.
  • The Thunder improved to 51-15 and extended their winning streak to six games.
  • Nikola Jokic recorded a 32-14-13 triple-double and praised Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak as a rare accomplishment.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to break the 63-year-old record Thursday against the Boston Celtics.