Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the 1963 NBA record that seemed unattainable

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the 1963 NBA record that seemed unattainable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a new NBA record by scoring at least 20 points in 127 consecutive games, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s long-standing record from 1963. This remarkable streak began in November 2024, and in the game where he broke the record against the Celtics, he scored 35 points, with 9 assists and 6 rebounds. Gilgeous-Alexander is currently averaging 31.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, and his team, Oklahoma, leads the Western Conference with a 52-15 record.

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a new NBA record with 127 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points.
• This surpasses Wilt Chamberlain’s record, which had stood since 1963.
• Gilgeous-Alexander achieved this milestone in Oklahoma’s 104:102 victory over Boston, scoring 35 points.
• He is averaging 31.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists this season.
• Oklahoma currently leads the Western Conference with a 52-15 record.