OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander extended his NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points while the Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $180 million with no winning ticket in the latest drawing, combining notable developments in U.S. sports and lottery news on Tuesday.
Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 30 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 111‑100 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday, stretching his streak of games with at least 20 points to 135, an NBA record, according to Associated Press game reports.
On Monday night, he followed with 47 points in an overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, further highlighting his scoring run, AP reported.
“It’s about putting the team in the best position to win,” Gilgeous‑Alexander said after the Thunder’s latest win, according to game coverage.
The Thunder’s strong stretch keeps them positioned atop the Western Conference standings, and Gilgeous‑Alexander’s scoring consistency has become a central element of Oklahoma City’s season.
In separate news, the Powerball lottery’s jackpot continued to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers in the most recent draw. Official results show the estimated jackpot for the March 30, 2026 drawing was about $180 million with a cash option near $80.9 million, and there were no jackpot winners.
The winning numbers drawn for that Monday night Powerball were 07, 11, 31, 41, 57, with a Powerball of 20 and a Power Play of 2x, according to official Powerball.com results.
Powerball is a multi‑state lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with drawings held three times weekly at about 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time from Tallahassee, Florida, officials say.
Tickets for the next Powerball drawing are expected to be sold ahead of the next scheduled draw later this week, with the jackpot resetting to the minimum base once a winning ticket is sold.
Gilgeous‑Alexander’s scoring streak and the growing Powerball prize highlight developments in their respective fields as the NBA season approaches its closing weeks and the lottery prize continues to garner attention nationwide.
