Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 141-game streak of 20-point games comes to an end

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended his streak of scoring 20 or more points, which had lasted roughly two years, against the Denver Nuggets. The streak began with his 30-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 1, 2024.

Over this stretch, Gilgeous-Alexander did not score fewer than 20 points in any of 141 games. With this performance, he also surpassed the record held by Wilt Chamberlain. In the first half of the game against Denver, he had only 2 points, but he returned to the court late in the game.

The Thunder won the game 96-84. His teammates also repeatedly got the ball to Gilgeous-Alexander to keep the streak alive. With 1 minute and 43 seconds left, he hit a three-pointer to reach 17 points, needing three more points to extend the streak.

Gilgeous-Alexander himself asked to come out of the game for the rest of the contest rather than stay on the floor to protect the streak. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said the decision was the player's request and described him as a competitor.