Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes with 17 points in Thunder home opener, ending 141-game streak of 20 points
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Key Points:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA record 141-game streak of scoring 20 or more points ended in the Oklahoma City Thunder's home opener, where he scored 17 points in a 96-84 win.
- The streak, which began nearly two years ago on October 30, 2024, surpassed Wilt Chamberlain's previous record of 127 games.
- Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the first half, scoring only two points, but rallied in the second half, finishing 6-for-19 from the field and scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.
- He exited the game with less than two minutes remaining, just short of 20 points, choosing not to return out of respect after the opposing team also removed their starters.
- The 28-year-old two-time league MVP has the opportunity to start a new scoring streak in the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
