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Gilgeous-Alexander's record 20-point streak ends in Thunder win
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended his NBA-record streak of 141 consecutive regular-season games scoring 20 or more points, finishing with 17 points in a 96-84 win over the Denver Nuggets.
- Gilgeous-Alexander missed all seven shots in the first half and scored below 20 points for the first time since October 30, 2024, but showed maturity by requesting to be subbed out late in the game despite the historic streak on the line.
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised Gilgeous-Alexander's perspective and class for voluntarily ending his streak, highlighting it as a moment he deeply appreciated.
- Supporting players contributed with Aaron Gordon scoring 20 points for Oklahoma City, while Denver's Nikola Jokic and DeMar DeRozan added 13 points each in their season opener.
- Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also made significant contributions for the Thunder, scoring 21 points and grabbing 17 rebounds respectively.
