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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Shine; TSSAA Tournament Highlights

PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2026, 12:56 AM ET

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to break Wilt Chamberlain’s record with 127 consecutive games of 20-plus points as the Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102 Thursday. In Denver, Nikola Jokic recorded 31 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists and Jamal Murray added 39 to lift the Nuggets past the Spurs 136-131. Phoenix’s Devin Booker scored 43 and Jalen Green added 36 in a Suns victory over Indiana. In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the TSSAA girls state tournament opened March 11-13 with top performers highlighted. Los Angeles prepares to host Denver following wins. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1963 — Wilt Chamberlain set the previous consecutive 20-point games record.
March 6, 2026 — Nuggets defeated Lakers 120-113; Jokic led with 28 points.
March 11–13, 2026 — TSSAA girls state tournament held at the Murphy Center; BlueCross Championship scheduled March 14.
This week (Thursday) — Thunder beat Celtics 104-102; Gilgeous-Alexander reached 127 consecutive 20-point games.
This week (Thursday) — Nuggets rallied to beat Spurs 136-131; Suns beat Pacers with Booker and Green combining for 79 points.

News Intelligence

Sports fans, take note. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record-breaking performance is a testament to consistency and hard work. It's a reminder that dedication pays off, whether you're on the court or in your own career. Check out the next Thunder game to see this history-maker in action.

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Articles Published:: 8
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Who Benefited

College programs, scouts, standout players and local media benefited from increased exposure and updated evaluations resulting from the high-school tournament and NBA performances.

Who Impacted

Teams with injuries and losing streaks, such as Indiana and teams missing key players, suffered competitive setbacks and roster pressures across these matchups.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

College programs, scouts, standout players and local media benefited from increased exposure and updated evaluations resulting from the high-school tournament and NBA performances.

Who Impacted

Teams with injuries and losing streaks, such as Indiana and teams missing key players, suffered competitive setbacks and roster pressures across these matchups.