Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point game streak ends at 141
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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's home opener on October 22, 2026, a 96-84 victory over the Denver Nuggets. This performance ended a historic streak of 141 consecutive games with at least 20 points, the longest in NBA history. Gilgeous-Alexander struggled early, failing to score in the first half before finding his rhythm with multiple second-half baskets, including a pivotal three-pointer late in the game. He last scored fewer than 20 points on October 30, 2024. The Thunder won their previous game of the season against the San Antonio Spurs, 116-104, where Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the Thunder's season opener.
- •His 141-game streak of 20-point games is the longest in NBA history.
- •He scored only two points in the first half, finishing 6-for-19 shooting.
- •The last time he scored under 20 points was October 30, 2024.
- •Thunder won their previous game against the Spurs 116-104.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 17 points in Thunder home opener, breaking 141-game point streak
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 20-point games is over
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 141 games with at least 20 points was snapped in the OKC Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets.
"It had been a very long time since Gilgeous-Alexander scored less than 20 points in a game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:22 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 17 points in Thunder home opener, breaking 141-game point streak
It had been a very long time since Gilgeous-Alexander scored less than 20 points in a game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:21 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 20-point games is over
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 141 games with at least 20 points was snapped in the OKC Thunder's game against the Denver Nuggets.
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