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OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded at least 20 points in 80 consecutive games

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With a 127-106 win vs. the Clippers on Tuesday night, the Thunder improved to 8-0 this season. It’s the best start in franchise history for Oklahoma City. 

Against the Clippers, 2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team offensively with 30 points. SGA also had four rebounds and 12 assists. In 80 consecutive games dating back to last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded at least 20 points. That passes Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for the third-longest streak in NBA history.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20+ points in 80 consecutive games


On Oklahoma City’s roster, there is no question who their top player is. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a catalyst for the Thunder over the last three to four seasons. In 2024-25, the team finally put it all together with their young core and won the NBA Finals. Additionally, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP and Finals MVP. It was a historic season for SGA individually. With 30 points vs. the Clippers on Tuesday, Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 20+ points in 80 consecutive games.

That passes Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for the third-longest streak in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain owns the two longest streaks in NBA history with 20+ points. He has separate streaks of 126 and 92 games with 20+ points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would need another 13 straight games with 20+ points to have the second-longest streak in NBA history. The 27-year-old PG has become one of the most consistent players in the modern NBA.

October 30, 2024, was the last time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t score at least 20+ points. On that night, he had 18 points in a 105-93 win vs. the Spurs. Since that date, SGA has scored at least 20+ points in each regular-season game he’s played. Highly impressive from the 2024-25 scoring champion. It’s been an impressive start to the season for OKC.

They’re 8-0 to begin the year and have done this without the services of Jalen Williams. He is OKC’s second-best player and has been Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s counterpart. When Williams returns to the lineup, OKC will become even more dominant. Is the franchise set up to win back-to-back NBA championships? We’ll have to wait and see how the 2025-26 season plays out. Will anyone be able to stop the Thunder?