Sports · October 23, 2026
SGA opts for 'respect' over record, subs out of blowout to end 20-point streak
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA-record streak of 141 consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points came to an end during a 96-84 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Despite needing only three more points to continue the streak, Gilgeous-Alexander requested to be substituted out of the game with 1:43 remaining after Denver removed its starters. The streak, which began on October 30, 2024, spanned nearly two full seasons.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streak of 20-point games ended at 141.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84.
- Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 17 points.
- He was substituted out of the game with less than two minutes remaining.
- The streak was an NBA record.
- The Nuggets had already pulled their starters when Gilgeous-Alexander exited.
Reported by only some outlets
- Gilgeous-Alexander shot 6-of-19 from the field during the game (CBS Sports).
- He missed 11 of his first 12 shots and had only two points at halftime (CBS Sports).
- The streak originally began on October 30, 2024 (CBS Sports).
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault stated that Gilgeous-Alexander asked to be subbed out (CBS Sports).
Confirmed
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point game streak ended at 141 games.
- The Thunder won 96-84 against the Nuggets.
- He finished with 17 points.
- The game took place on a Thursday night.
Reported
- Coach Mark Daigneault would have left Gilgeous-Alexander in the game if he wanted to chase the record. (CBS Sports)
- Gilgeous-Alexander asked out of the game specifically because 'the game's calling for me to be subbed out.' (CBS Sports)
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