NBA scoring streaks: Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, and the modern chase

In the history of the NBA, scoring feats have always captured the imagination of fans. But when it comes to jaw-dropping numbers, a question lingers: what is more impressive—scoring 100 points in a single game, or putting up 60-plus points in three straight games, twice, in the span of just six weeks?

Wilt Chamberlain accomplished both during a dominant stretch of the 1961-62 NBA season, cementing his legacy as one of the league’s most prolific scorers. His scoring prowess remains the benchmark against which modern-day stars are measured. Chamberlain didn’t just put up points—he obliterated records in a way that few players before or since have come close to replicating.

Fast forward more than six decades, and another scoring phenom is chasing Chamberlain’s marks. Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on a remarkable run of consistency, showcasing his own ability to produce points night in and night out. On November 30, 2025, SGA scored 26 points in a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking his 93rd consecutive game with 20-plus points.

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With that achievement, Gilgeous-Alexander moved into second place all-time for consecutive 20-point games, trailing only Chamberlain’s legendary 126-game streak from 1961 to 1963. SGA’s streak, still active, is a testament to his scoring versatility and durability in a league that increasingly prioritizes pace, three-point shooting, and shared offensive responsibility.

While Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak is ongoing, another incredible run recently came to an end. In December 2025, LeBron James, the former king of consecutive scoring, saw his streak of 1,297 straight games with at least 10 points snapped after scoring just eight points in a win against the Toronto Raptors. LeBron’s streak, which spanned nearly two decades from 2007 to 2025, is a testament to his longevity, consistency, and adaptability across generations of NBA play.

To put these streaks in context, here’s a look at the NBA’s most remarkable consecutive scoring streaks across different point thresholds:

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20+ points in 93 straight games… the 2nd-longest streak in NBA history behind only Wilt Chamberlain!

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Most Consecutive Games with 10+ Points

• 1,297 – LeBron James, 2007-2025 
• 866 – Michael Jordan, 1986-2001 
• 787 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1977-87 
• 575 – Karl Malone, 1991-99 
• 562 – Kevin Durant, 2009-17 

Most Consecutive Games with 20+ Points

• 126 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-63 
• 114 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 2024-present 
• 92 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1963-64 
• 79 – Oscar Robertson, 1963-64 
• 72 – Kevin Durant, 2015-16 
• 72 – Michael Jordan, 1987-88 

Most Consecutive Games with 30+ Points

• 65 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 
• 32 – James Harden, 2018-19 
• 31 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 25 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1960 
• 22 – Joel Embiid, 2023-24 

Most Consecutive Games with 40+ Points

• 14 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 14 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961 
• 10 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 9 – Kobe Bryant, 2003 
• 9 – Michael Jordan, 1986 

Most Consecutive Games with 50+ Points

• 7 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961 
• 6 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 5 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 5 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961 
• 4 – Kobe Bryant, 2007 
• 4 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 

Most Consecutive Games with 60+ Points

• 4 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 3 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 2 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1962 
• 2 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1961 

The sheer dominance of Chamberlain’s streaks highlights why he remains an all-time scoring legend. Few players in NBA history, including LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Durant, have matched his combination of volume and consistency. Yet, modern stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are writing their own chapters, showing that elite scoring streaks are not just a relic of the past—they are alive in today’s game.

As Gilgeous-Alexander continues his streak, fans are reminded that basketball greatness comes not only from singular historic games but also from relentless night-to-night consistency—the kind that defines eras and cements legacies.

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