Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his remarkable season Monday, equaling Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points even as leading his team to a 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The performance further solidifies Gilgeous-Alexander’s case for the MVP award, while James Harden too reached a significant career milestone in Cleveland.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds, capping off the night with a clutch three-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining. This marks the Thunder’s second win against the Nuggets in the last 10 days and extends their winning streak to six games. The Nuggets, previously considered strong championship contenders, have now lost all three matchups against Oklahoma City this season. The game was a showcase of elite talent, with both Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić delivering standout performances.
The Thunder (51-15) currently hold the top spot in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets (39-26) have slipped to sixth place. Gilgeous-Alexander will have the opportunity to surpass Chamberlain’s record on Thursday when Oklahoma City hosts the Boston Celtics, a team widely projected as a potential Finals opponent.
SGA’s Historic Night
Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning shot was the defining moment of a night filled with individual brilliance. Sports Illustrated highlighted the difficulty of the shot, noting that Gilgeous-Alexander had to create space against Nuggets forward Spencer Jones before hitting the step-back three. The Thunder star’s consistency has been remarkable, and tying Chamberlain’s record is a testament to his dedication and skill.
SGA GAME-WINNER VS. THE NUGGETS 🎯🔥
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 10, 2026
Jokić, despite the loss, also had a strong performance, recording a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. He continues his pursuit of Russell Westbrook’s all-time triple-double record.
Clippers Reach .500, Led by Leonard and New Additions
In Inglewood, the Los Angeles Clippers achieved a .500 record for the first time this season, defeating the New York Knicks 126-118. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 29 points, while newcomers Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland added 28 and 23 points, respectively. The Clippers (32-32) have climbed to eighth place in the Western Conference, surpassing the Golden State Warriors.
DEFENSE ➡️➡️➡️ OFFENSE
DERRICK JONES JR! BENNEDICT MATHURIN!— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 10, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns paced the Knicks with 35 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Jalen Brunson (28 points) and OG Anunobi (22 points), but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Clippers’ balanced attack.
Harden Surpasses 29,000 Career Points
Meanwhile, in Cleveland, James Harden added to his already impressive career totals, scoring 21 points in the Cavaliers’ 115-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. This performance pushed Harden over the 29,000-point mark for his career, placing him among an elite group of scorers. Only eight players in NBA history have surpassed this milestone: LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Wilt Chamberlain. ESPN notes that Harden achieved this feat while leading his former team for a season and a half between 2022 and 2023.
Making it look too effortless, Uno. @JHarden13 | #LetEmKnow
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 10, 2026
Keon Ellis contributed 19 points, Donovan Mitchell 17, and Evan Mobley 15 for the Cavaliers (40-25), who remain fourth in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers (34-30) played without several key players – Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe – and Quentin Grimes led their scoring with 17 points, as they fall to eighth in the East and into play-in contention.
The Brooklyn Nets also secured a victory, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-115 for their second consecutive win after a ten-game losing streak. The Golden State Warriors, however, fell to the Utah Jazz 119-116 in Salt Lake City.
As Gilgeous-Alexander prepares to potentially break Chamberlain’s record on Thursday against Boston, and with the playoffs approaching, the NBA continues to deliver compelling storylines and exceptional performances. The coming weeks will be crucial as teams jockey for position and prepare for the postseason battle.
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