Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-Point Streak Ends at 141 Games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 17 and asks to come out with 1:43 left, and the Thunder beats the Nuggets 96–84
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 6 of 19, including 3 of 11 from 3-point range. His long 3-pointer with 1:43 left was his 17th point, and he then asked to come out and stayed on the bench.
The streak of 141 straight games with at least 20 points, an NBA record, began on November 1, 2024, and ended in Oklahoma City's second game of the season, three points short of 20.
"I think you always treat the game with respect," Gilgeous-Alexander said.
Jalen Williams led Oklahoma City with 21 points, and Chet Holmgren had 12 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks.
Nikola Jokic scored 13 on 5-of-19 shooting, and Jamal Murray had six on 2-of-11 shooting, so the two combined to make 7 of 30 shots. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 20 points. The Nuggets turned the ball over 22 times in the loss.
Oklahoma City is 2–0, and Denver is 0–1.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points, ending his NBA-record streak of 141 straight games with at least 20, as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 96–84.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 6 of 19, including 3 of 11 from 3-point range. He hit a long 3-pointer for his 17th point with 1:43 left, then asked to come out and stayed on the bench.
The streak began on November 1, 2024.
"I think you always treat the game with respect," Gilgeous-Alexander said.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 21 points, and Chet Holmgren had 12 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks.
Nikola Jokic scored 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, and Jamal Murray had six points on 2-of-11 shooting. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 20. The Nuggets turned the ball over 22 times.
Oklahoma City is 2–0, and Denver is 0–1.