Sabonis produced 23 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 42 minutes during Friday's 105-98 Play-In loss to the Hornets.
Sabonis tacked on a couple more double-doubles in the postseason, but he and the Kings will go no further this season. Sabonis may not contribute across the board like some other top-tier fantasy assets, but it's tough to ignore the 19.4 points, league-leading 13.7 rebounds and career-high 8.2 assists he averaged over 82 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Sniffs triple-double in key win
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Sabonis ended with 18 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and nine assists over 27 minutes during Sunday's 121-82 win over the Trail Blazers.
Sabonis needed one more assist to hit the triple-double, but it was a solid outing for the star. Sabonis is one of the most consistent producers in the NBA, and he'll need to propel the Kings to two consecutive Play-In Tournament wins this week to make it into the playoff bracket. He finished the regular season with the league lead in double-doubles and triple-doubles.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Sniffs triple-double in loss
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Sabonis logged 25 points (9-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Friday's 108-107 loss to the Suns.
Sabonis was pestered consistently by Jusuf Nurkic during the loss, and some calls didn't go Sacramento's way during the interior battle. As one of the team's top contributors, Sabonis may need to post another big total against the Trail Blazers on Sunday. A loss would ensure the Kings end up with the ninth or 10th seed, which would require two wins in the Play-In Tournament to earn a spot in the playoff bracket.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Records 75th double-double
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Sabonis racked up 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 loss to the Pelicans.
Sabonis failed to record a double-double Tuesday against Oklahoma City but returned to form Thursday with his 75th double-double of the year. Despite breaking records left and right, the standout center isn't in the MVP conversation, but his explosive performances haven't saved the Kings from the Play-In Tournament. Sabonis will get no rest before the playoffs, as they will fight for the best seed possible up until the final game.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Just misses triple-double Sunday
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Sabonis totaled 18 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 20 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 107-77 victory over the Nets.
He nearly collected his 27th triple-double of the season, but instead, Sabonis had to settle for his NBA-leading 74th double-double, 10 ahead of second-place Nikola Jokic. Sabonis also extended his record double-double streak to 61, the longest the league has seen in the modern era, and he's one of only four players in NBA history to put together a streak of 60-plus games. Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor and Walt Bellamy accomplished the feat in the 1960s.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Double-double streak still alive
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Sabonis registered 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Knicks.
Sabonis didn't have his best scoring performance, but he's failed to reach the 20-point mark in all but one of his last six appearances, so it's not like he has been setting the scoring column on fire in recent weeks. Even considering that, Sabonis remains an elite fantasy contributor due to his versatility and impressive double-double streak. Sabonis has recorded a double-double in each of his appearances since Dec. 2, a span that has stretched for 58 straight games.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Pulss down 20 boards in victory
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Sabonis amassed 22 points (8-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 20 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 109-95 victory over the Clippers.
Sabonis came one assist shy of a triple-double as he recorded his 71st double-double of the season, which is nine more than Nikola Jokic. The shorthanded Kings will be limping into the playoffs, but expect a big workload ahead from Sabonis as the Kings try to improve their seeding.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Set to ramp up workload
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Coach Mike Brown said Saturday that Sabonis will likely see an increase in playing time over the last nine games of the season, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
The Kings currently sit in eighth in the Western Conference with a 42-31 record, meaning they will likely have to go through the Play-In Tournament to advance in the playoffs. With Kevin Huerter (shoulder) and Malik Monk (knee) both potentially out for the season, Sacramento will lean on De'Aaron Fox and Sabonis even more down the stretch. Fantasy managers can expect Sabonis to see an uptick from his season average of 35.8 minutes per contest.
Sabonis chipped in 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 107-103 loss to the Mavericks.
Sabonis logged his third-triple-double over his past six games and holds a firm lead over Nikola Jokic in the category. He also completed his 26th consecutive double-double in the loss. Despite Sabonis' stellar play, the Kings are sinking further in the West and are now stuck in the Play-In bracket after two losses to the Mavericks. As a result, there will be little opportunity to rest the elite center anytime soon.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Sniffs triple-double during blowout
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Sabonis chipped in 12 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 132-96 loss to the Mavericks.
Despite the Kings' poor showing, Sabonis managed his 55th consecutive double-double, breaking another record by matching Jerry Lucas for the longest double-double streak in the history of the franchise. Dallas was well aware of Sabonis' potential and crowded him in the paint often, which resulted in a lower shot volume for the underrated big man. Despite popular opinion, Sabonis' season merits MVP consideration, as the Kings would likely be out of the playoff hunt without him.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Breaks records in victory
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Sabonis ended with 11 points (3-5 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 108-96 win over Philadelphia.
Sabonis joined an exclusive group with his 25th triple-double of the season, a feat achieved by only four other players in NBA history. Sabonis' 54th consecutive double-double set another record, as his effort broke a tie with Kevin Love for the longest streak since the NBA/ABA merger. Despite his historic season, Sabonis is getting little respect as an MVP candidate, and his All-Star snub this season can easily be described as an oversight. Sabonis and Nikola Jokic have both been consistent fantasy standouts, and Sabonis has outproduced the presumptive MVP in several categories.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Double-double streak at 52
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Sabonis ended with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists over 39 minutes during Thursday's 109-102 loss to Washington.
The 27-year-old center extended his double-double streak to 52 games, putting him one away from tying Kevin Love's modern record set in the 2010-11 season. Sabonis is also within striking distance of another piece of history, as his 65 double-doubles on the season puts him only seven back of Hakeem Olajuwon's NBA record 72 from 1992-93, with 13 games left on the Kings' schedule. Through 11 games in March, Sabonis has averaged 20.3 points, 16.5 boards, 7.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks while shooting 57.7 percent from the floor.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Posts another triple-double
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Sabonis provided 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-6 FT), 17 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-89 victory over the Raptors.
The big man has been outstanding as the engine that keeps Sacramento's offense going. He's now up to a league-leading 24 triple-doubles on the campaign, and he'll aim to increase that figure when the Kings take on the Wizards on Thursday in what promises to be another favorable matchup for Sabonis.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Comes up short of triple-double
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Sabonis ended Monday's 121-111 overtime victory over Memphis with 25 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 13-15 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 40 minutes.
Sabonis ended five assists away from recording another triple-double, a stat in which he leads the league over the likes of Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. However, Sabonis kept his double-double streak alive -- he's now recorded that feat in 50 consecutive appearances. Sabonis has been one of the best fantasy players this season and should remain an absolute stud now that most leagues are in the postseason. He also holds a sizable role for a Kings team pushing to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
Sabonis closed Wednesday's 120-107 win over the Lakers with 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes.
Sabonis fueled a 44 to 38 team rebounding advantage for Sacramento on Wednesday while facilitating with only two turnovers as the Kings notched back-to-back quality wins. He continues to profile as one of the top do-it-all players in the league.
Sabonis ended Tuesday's 129-94 victory over the Bucks with 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
Sabonis' double-double streak broke a single-season team record. It's safe to say that Sabinus has given Nikola Jokic a run for his money as the best center in the NBA this season, and their stat lines have been very similar. Sabonis is ahead of Jokic with more double-doubles and triple-doubles, although the MVP candidate isn't far behind.
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Sniffs another triple-double
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Sabonis had 25 points (10-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Rockets.
Sabonis ended two assists away from recording his 23rd triple-double of the season. Still, at least he extended his double-double streak to 46 games -- the last time he didn't accomplish this feat was on a 131-117 loss to the Clippers on Nov. 29. Sabonis is averaging 22.2 points, 17.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game since the beginning of March. This kind of elite consistency has been unmatched in The Association this season.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Just misses triple-double in win
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Sabonis racked up 31 points (14-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 17 rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Thursday's 131-129 win over the Spurs.
The 27-year-old center continues to dominate. Sabonis just missed recording his 23rd triple-double of the season, settling instead for his 45th consecutive double-double and extending his franchise record. Wilt Chamberlain's all-time time NBA record is an impossible 227 straight games, but Sabonis is within reach of Kevin Love's 53-game streak from the 2010-2011 season, the longest of the modern era. Since the beginning of February, Sabonis has averaged 20.4 points, 14.9 boards, 9.7 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 59.2 percent from the floor.
