- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a franchise record by reaching 10,000 career points in just 368 games, surpassing Kevin Durant (381 games)
- SGA extended his streak to 60 consecutive games with 20+ points, becoming the seventh player ever to achieve this in a single season
- Oklahoma City Thunder (54-12) secured their eighth win in nine games, maintaining a 12-game lead atop the Western Conference
Key Takeaways:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and recorded multiple milestones, while Chet Holmgren posted a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds, as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 118-112 in a match-up between two of the NBA’s top teams.
Oklahoma City (54-12) continued its strong form with an eighth win in the last nine games, holding a comfortable lead over the Denver Nuggets atop the Western Conference. Boston (47-19) remains second in the East, sitting 4.5 games ahead of the 3rd-placed New York Knicks.
SGA passed Kevin Durant to become the fastest player in Thunder/SuperSonics history to reach 10k points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NGba0bVuc2
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 13, 2025
The game was tied at 98-98 early in the fourth quarter, but the Thunder took control, scoring 15 of the next 19 points. The Celtics never managed to reclaim the lead despite Jayson Tatum’s 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Derrick White contributed 22 points, while Al Horford added 18 points and nine rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s night was historic as he became the fastest player in Thunder/SuperSonics franchise history to reach 10,000 career points, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark by 13 games. He also extended his streak of consecutive 20+ point performances to 60, becoming only the seventh player in NBA history to achieve this in a single season. The elite list includes Kevin Durant (64, 2015-16), Kobe Bryant (62, 2005-06), Michael Jordan (69, 1990-91), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (62, 1971-72), Wilt Chamberlain (80, 1961-62 & 1963-64), and Oscar Robertson (76, 1963-64).