Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s Record‑Breaking Night and Jokic’s Praise

The Thunder narrowly defeated the Nuggets 129–126 in a Western Conference face‑off, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander delivering the game‑deciding step‑back three. He finished 35 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds, matching an all‑time NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points. His streak of 126 straight 20‑point outings ties the legendary Wilt Chamberlain’s mark.

Jokic, who posted a 32‑point, 14‑rebound, 13‑assist triple‑double in the loss, commented on Gilgeous‑Alexander’s feat after the game.

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. Making 20 points in ten straight games, not a hundred, is special,” he said. “He’s a special player, and it’s a pleasure to compete against him.”

Gilgeous‑Alexander is averaging 31.7 points per game as he tries to guide the Thunder toward a second straight championship. When asked about matching Chamberlain, he replied that the thought is overwhelming and not something he focuses on during a busy season.

“There’s so much that has to happen for you to achieve what you want,” he explained. “Being in the conversation with someone like that is special, and it’s crazy to think where I was ten years ago.”

The Thunder sit atop the Western Conference with a 51–15 record, while the Nuggets are sixth at 39–26. Gilgeous‑Alexander could surpass Chamberlain’s all‑time record in a forthcoming game against the Boston Celtics.