Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127 on Thursday night.

Most important to Gilgeous-Alexander, the defending champion Thunder are 103-24 during the run. He finished with 35 points and nine assists on Thursday as the Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102.

"The streak is the streak, the awards are the awards," the Hamilton native said. "But the thing I'm most proud of is winning."

Gilgeous-Alexander hit two free throws in the third quarter to reach 19 points. With fans on their feet, Gilgeous-Alexander pump-faked several times and drilled a jumper over Baylor Scheierman from beyond the free-throw line with 7:04 left in the period to push his total to 21.

He said he kept up with his totals as a younger player, but not anymore. He learned how close he was by listening to the fans.

"I didn't know exactly how many," he said of his point total right before he set the record. "But once I heard the crowd, I was like, `OK."'

Chamberlain's record had stood since 1963, and early on, it looked like Gilgeous-Alexander might struggle to break it. He didn't score until halfway through the first quarter, but he had 10 points by the end of the period and 17 at halftime.

Gilgeous-Alexander won his first MVP award last season, and his consistency could lead to a repeat. He won the scoring title last season and ranks second in scoring this year. Oklahoma City has the league's best record.

Coach Mark Daigneault credited Gilgeous-Alexander for staying focused.

"Surgical in his craft," he said. "No one