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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s Road Scoring Record With 59th Straight 20-Point Game

The feat bolsters his MVP case following a nine-game absence with an abdominal strain.

Overview

  • He finished with 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, plus five assists, four rebounds and four steals in 33 minutes at Dallas.
  • The Thunder beat the Mavericks 100-87 in the game where the mark was set.
  • The 59-game road streak surpasses Chamberlain’s 1961–63 run, a milestone cited by ESPN Insights.
  • After missing nine games with an abdominal strain, he returned with 36 points against Denver and said he feels fully up to speed.
  • He is shooting 46.2% from three on the road this season, which is 13.7 percentage points higher than his home rate.