Feb 252 min read

Sabonis Triple Double Help Kings Beat Clippers

Domantas Sabonis dunks over Ivica Zubac. Photo by Bryan Boado@TangentZine

Domantas Sabonis recorded his fourth consecutive triple double with 17 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists and led the Sacramento Kings over the LA Clippers 123-107.

Highlights from NBA's YT Channel

The Clippers shot 48.8% from the field but went 8 of 27 (.296) from 3-point range and committed 16 turnovers, allowing the Kings to amass a 25-16 advantage in points off turnovers. They played without one of their best players as Paul George was sidelined for a left knee soreness.

Russel Westbrook drives strong to the hoop. Photo by Bryan Boado@Tangentzine

From Clippers YT Channel

Leading sixth man candidate Norman Powell led the home team in scoring with 21 points while all-star forward Kawhi Leonard and James Harden added 20 points apiece.

Kawhi Leonard with a tough fadeaway over Harrison Barnes. Photo by Bryan Boado@TangentZine

“When you’re playing from behind like that, it’s tough,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “One mistake, one wrong play and the lead goes back up. You can’t get that far down, especially against a good team.”

Norman Powell nails a 3-pointer against the Kings. Photo by Bryan Boado@TangentZine

Kings guard D'aron Fox waxed hot with 33 points as the Kings improve to 33W-23L and are now in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.

De'aaron Fox with an acrobatic drive against Daniel Theis. Photo by Bryan Boado@Tangentzine

It was a big night for Domantas Sabonis as the Lithuanian- American not only leads the NBA in triple doubles currently with 20, but also recorded his 52nd double-double in 56 games thus far with an average of 20.1 PPG and 13.2 RPG. He punctuated his masterpiece performance with a poster worthy dunk over Ivica Zubac.