Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Denver Nuggets 129-126 on March 10, 2026, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hitting the game-winning 3-pointer. Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record for most consecutive 20-point games at 126. The victory improved Thunder's record to 51-15, the best in the league.
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on March 10, 2026, in a closely contested NBA game that went down to the wire. With the score tied late in the fourth quarter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a step-back 3-pointer over Spencer Jones with 13.6 seconds remaining, securing a 129-126 victory for the Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 20-point mark earlier in the game with a 3-pointer in the third quarter, extending his streak to 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points. This tied the NBA record set by Wilt Chamberlain from 1961 to 1963 while playing for the Warriors. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds on 14-of-21 shooting, nearly achieving a triple-double.
For the Thunder, Jaylin Williams contributed 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Ajay Mitchell added 24 points off the bench. The win marked Oklahoma City's sixth straight victory and solidified their league-leading 51-15 record.
The Nuggets, playing their second straight loss, were led by Nikola Jokić's triple-double of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Jamal Murray scored 21 points with eight rebounds, and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 28 points on eight 3-pointers. Earlier, Jokić hit a 3-pointer, and Murray completed a four-point play to tie the game, but Gilgeous-Alexander's clutch shot proved decisive.
Gilgeous-Alexander's streak began on October 30, 2024, against the San Antonio Spurs. He now averages 31.6 points per game this season and led the league in scoring last year with 32.7 points during his MVP campaign. The Thunder next face the Boston Celtics on March 13, 2026, where Gilgeous-Alexander could break the record.
