The ghost of Wilt Chamberlain has hovered over the NBA record books for more than six decades. His numbers often feel more like mythology than actual basketball statistics, untouchable milestones set in an era completely alien to the modern game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, setting the NBA record for consecutive games with 20-plus points while lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 home win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder possess the best record in the NBA and are primed to make another run at a second consecutive title this season, largely due to the consistent and historic play from guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
It is crowded in the Oklahoma City Thunder rotation. In staff meetings, every so often, head coach Mark Daigneault needs to put a decision to a vote, given their bevy of options, which will likely last longer as the NBA Playoffs loom.
Oklahoma City has been spoiled. Since relocating to Bricktown in 2008, the team has seen an unprecedented run of future Hall of Famers and NBA MVPs pass through town.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is certainly glad to have Ajay Mitchell back from injury. After getting hit with an abdominal strain on the 21st of January, on route to working his way back, he also picked up an ankle sprain, which caused him to miss seven weeks, ultimately missing 20 games.
This is why basketball is a team sport: the Oklahoma City Thunder have received significant contributions this season from what many may say is an unexpected source, amid their long list of injuries.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
With the return of Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City roster is beginning to come together again. At the same time, the Thunder announced via their injury report against the Nuggets on Monday that Jalen Williams would still be out dealing with that hamstring strain.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on what makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander special after watching him record his 126th consecutive 20+ point game before draining the game-winning 3-pointer in a 129-126 win against the Denver Nuggets.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways on Monday evening with a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may very well have solidified his MVP case in this one, knocking down two monster three-pointers in the closing seconds to help secure the win for the Thunder.
It is perfectly fitting that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren has become the second-in-command for Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant's signature Nike sneaker line.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stunned the Denver Nuggets on Monday with a cold step-back 3-pointer in the clutch to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 129-126 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second time in 10 days, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, which led to a parting shot from Jalen Williams.
Having already put together a career worthy of legendary status, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most memorable games of his career to date on Monday night.
The defending champion Thunder will get one of their key reserves back on Monday. Ajay Mitchell will suit up for Oklahoma City’s game against Denver, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweets.