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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hits 100 Straight 20-Point Games, Joining Wilt as Thunder Improve to 26–3

Oklahoma City’s blistering start has elevated his MVP case.

Overview

  • Gilgeous-Alexander logged 31 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a 119–103 win over the Grizzlies that pushed Oklahoma City to 26–3.
  • The streak places him 27 games from surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s all-time mark of 126 straight 20-point outings, with a rematch at San Antonio up next.
  • Thunder coach Mark Daigneault lauded his star’s preparation and focus, calling him “ruthlessly consistent” and crediting his work behind the scenes.
  • LeBron James said the practical way to limit Gilgeous-Alexander is to keep him off the free-throw line, comparing his craft to prime James Harden.
  • An apparent uncalled travel late in the game drew fresh scrutiny of how traveling is interpreted after the NBA’s social channels shared the clip as a highlight.