It's been a big week for Wilt Chamberlain's legacy.
On Tuesday, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-most ever in an NBA game behind Chamberlain's 100.
While that record still hasn't been seriously threatened and may stand the test of time, Chamberlain did lose a different record on Thursday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their narrow victory over the Boston Celtics. It was his 127th straight game with at least 20 points, breaking Chamberlain's record of 126.
Gilgeous-Alexander broke the record midway through the third quarter with plenty of time to spare, tying the game at 69-69 with a long 2-pointer over Baylor Scheierman from the top of the key.
SGA HAS PASSED WILT FOR THE LONGEST 20+ POINT STREAK IN NBA HISTORY 🚨
Shai: 127
Wilt: 126 pic.twitter.com/Fftlo3ISrY
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Fortunately for him, it happened at home, so he got a nice ovation as the crowd went wild.
It's a remarkable streak for the 27-year-old reigning MVP, who will likely win the MVP again this year. He's averaging over 30 points per game for the fourth straight season and is putting together a Hall of Fame resume.
Gilgeous-Alexander's streak is a testament to his consistency and durability. It's also a reflection of his impressive free-throw volume and ability to draw fouls, as he's leading the NBA in free throws made per game for the third straight season.
Even more impressively, Gilgeous-Alexander isn't a huge 3-point shooter. He gets most of his points the same way Chamberlain did: with 2-pointers and free throws.
The four-time All-Star will look to extend his streak on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. It will be interesting to see how far he can push his record before it's ultimately snapped.
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