Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and broke a historic NBA record as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 104-102 on Thursday night.

The Thunder guard reached 127 consecutive games with at least 20 points, surpassing the previous record held by Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain’s mark had stood for more than six decades, making the milestone a notable moment in league history.

Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an all-around performance during the game. In addition to his scoring output, he recorded nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals.

The Thunder star also stepped up during the final period. He scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, helping Oklahoma City maintain control in a tightly contested matchup.

⏱️ Late Free Throws Seal Narrow Thunder Victory

The game remained close throughout the final minutes. With the score tied late in the fourth quarter, Chet Holmgren secured an offensive rebound and drew a foul. He then made two free throws with 0.8 seconds remaining, giving Oklahoma City the decisive lead.

Moments earlier, Alex Caruso attempted a shot that missed, but Holmgren recovered the rebound that led to the crucial foul.

Boston still had a final opportunity after the free throws. However, the Celtics could not convert in the closing seconds, allowing the Thunder to secure the 104-102 victory.

🌟 Strong Performances on Both Teams

While Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder, the Celtics also received a standout performance from Jaylen Brown.

Brown scored 34 points while also contributing seven assists and six rebounds. His late basket tied the game and kept Boston within reach during the closing moments.

However, the Celtics were missing key players. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White both sat out the game because of injuries, which limited Boston’s rotation.

Despite those absences, Boston remained competitive and pushed the game to the final possession.

📊 Thunder Extend Winning Streak

The victory allowed the Thunder to extend their winning streak to seven games. Oklahoma City has built momentum during this stretch while maintaining strong performances on both ends of the court.

Meanwhile, the loss marked the second consecutive defeat for the Celtics. Boston had previously dropped another close game earlier in the week.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance continued a remarkable scoring run that has defined his season.

🏆 Milestone Highlights MVP-Level Season

The record-breaking performance also highlighted Gilgeous-Alexander’s growing influence in the league.

His streak of 127 straight 20-point games demonstrates consistent scoring production over multiple seasons. Maintaining such a streak requires both durability and efficiency at the highest level of competition.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City has increasingly relied on the guard as the centerpiece of its offense.

The historic milestone now places Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of one of the NBA’s most legendary scorers, further strengthening his reputation as one of the league’s leading players this season.