Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow 104–102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and set a new NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points.
Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s Record
The reigning MVP recorded his 127th straight game scoring 20 or more points, surpassing the 63-year-old record of Wilt Chamberlain (126 games).
Gilgeous-Alexander also contributed nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in another standout performance.
Boston’s Strong Effort
Boston, missing key players including Jayson Tatum and Derrick White due to injuries, remained competitive thanks to Jaylen Brown. Brown scored 34 points with seven assists and six rebounds, keeping the Celtics within reach throughout the contest.
Dramatic Closing Moments
The game’s final moments proved dramatic:
- Gilgeous-Alexander hit a pull-up jumper with 29.6 seconds remaining to give OKC the lead.
- Brown responded with a turnaround fadeaway to tie the game at 102-102.
- On the next possession, Chet Holmgren grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled by Sam Hauser.
- Holmgren calmly converted both free throws with 0.8 seconds left, sealing the win after Payton Pritchard’s last-second three-point attempt missed at the buzzer.
The Thunder extended their winning streak to seven games, while Boston suffered a second consecutive defeat following a strong 5-1 run.
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