Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Michael Jordan mark with elite scoring run

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 11 games on Wednesday night, defeating a short-handed Detroit Pistons squad 119-103. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points, adding six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in a well-rounded performance.  

Despite an inefficient shooting night—going 10-of-26 from the field and 2-of-7 from beyond the arc—Gilgeous-Alexander made history. The 26-year-old recorded his 69th consecutive game with at least 20 points, tying Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest single-season streak in NBA history. It’s a feat that highlights his consistency, scoring ability and place among the game’s elite.  

Only three players have posted longer streaks: Wilt Chamberlain, who holds the record with an 80-game stretch in both the 1961-62 and 1963-64 seasons; Oscar Robertson, who reached 76 games in 1963-64; and Jordan, who set the 69-game mark during his championship-winning 1990-91 campaign. 

Now, Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in legendary company, further cementing his status as one of the NBA’s premier scorers.