Domantas Sabonis honors his surname and signs a historic record in the NBA

Nnormally to the children of illustrious players The last name usually weighs on them. Comparisons with their parents are usually hateful and often unfair, a drag on their careers. It is not being so for Domantas Sabonis, 2.08 m and 27-year-old center for the Sacramento Kings., who night after night honors his surname. It is not as dominant in the area as Arvydas Sabonis his illustrious father, but he has inherited from him his solidity in the zone and a privileged vision of the game that have made him one of the most complete interiors in the NBA. It does everything… and everything well.

In the defeat of his Kings in the extra time ante los Bucks (143-142) He demonstrated all his virtues by signing a match in which he bordered on perfection: 21 points (8/9 t2, 1/1 t3 and 2/2 tl), 13 rebounds and 15 assists with 9/10 field goalsbecoming the first player in the history of the League who manages to score 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and 15 or more assists with 90% or more effectiveness on field goals. No one had ever achieved something like this. His name (and his illustrious surname) will forever remain in the NBA history books.

Was the Sabonis’ 10th triple-double this seasona brand that only surpasses Nikola Jokicpvot of the Nuggetswho achieved his twelfth triple-double in the victory this morning of the Nuggets ante los Pacers (117-109). After going through the Thunder (2016-17) and the Pacers (2017-2022), Domantas is offering his best performance this season with the Kings who are sixth in the Western Conference (23-16).

SabonisIn addition, he converted after his performance against the Bucks in the third center in NBA history to achieve 10 or more triple-doubles in multiple seasons. Only the legacy Wilt Chamberlain y Nikola Jokic, star of the Nuggets, had done it before. Big words. His father, who set the bar very high for him in the NBA, must feel very proud of him.

Damian Lillard, triple 2,500 to win

In that same match Damian Lillard I rescued him from the closet again murderous instinct that has accompanied him throughout his career to score the triple of the victory in overtime for the Bucks against the Kings (143-142). finished with 29 points (4/10 t2, 5/13 t2 y 6/6 tl), 4 rebounds y 8 assists in 40 minutes.

It so happens that that It was the 2,500th triple of his career.a winning basket that allowed the endless Milwaukee’s winning streak against Sacramento (15-0). “I just changed direction and got to the space where I could see the rim well. It was a pretty comfortable shot.“Lillard, who is an executor by profession, said after the game. He did not tremble even an eye when executing it. “These are the type of games you don’t want to miss. It’s a quality victory against a good team“, I say.

I simply changed direction and got to the space where I could see the rim well. It was a pretty comfortable shot.

Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks Player)

The triumph of the Bucks was also based on the good performance of Giannis Antetokounmpowho signed a triple-double (27+10+10), despite playing with a bruise on his right shoulder. They also highlighted Malik Beasley (23+4+5), Bobby Portis (22+10) y Brook Lopez (17+9+3). Between them four and Lillard scored 118 of his team’s 143 points.

The ‘Big Three’ of the Suns had to get their act together

Victory in Portland (116-127) against a decimated Blazers and in each free.Devin Booker was the best with 34 points (13/16 t2, 1/6 t3 and 5/5 tl), 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Kevin Durant contributed 21 points (6/11 t2, 2/5 t3 and 3/3 tl), 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Bradley Beal sum 23 puntos, 4 rebounds and 5 basket passes. Along with them, the contribution of Allen (20+4) y Nurkic (14+13), who completed the Suns’ starting quintet, authors of 112 of their team’s 127 pointsin which the reserves (15 points) were a mere troupe.

FranVogel slaps his team on the wrist… for relaxing

In that same match, Frank Vogelcoach of the Sunshe was very angry at the final relaxation of his team that allowed the Blazers to come back “We just got careless with basketball”, said. “When you have a lead in the fourth quarter, the other team will increase the pressure and we have to handle it better than tonight.”

We were too passive, too relaxed, too comfortable; We simply have to be more aggressive and keep stepping on the accelerator to close the games much better.

Bradley Beal (Suns Player)

Beal He backed up his coach’s words: “I think the most important thing is to stay aggressive,” Beal said. We were too passive, too relaxed, too comfortable; we simply must be more aggressive and continue stepping on the accelerator to close the games much better.

Anthony Edwards comes down to earth for the raging Clippers

Los Wolves achieved a prestigious victory (109-105) before some Clippers that came thrown (8-1), but they stumbled before the best version of Anthony Edwardsauthor of 33 points (8/12 t2, 2/4 t3 y 11/12 tl), 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

Together with Edwards they stood out in the Wolvesleaders of the West (28-11) a great Rudy Gobertimperial under boards (15+18+4 plugs), Karl-Anthony Towns (17+6+5) y McDaniels (14+4+4). Despite everything, the Timberwolves they complicated their lives with 19 losses ball after conceding a partial 6-20 that allowed the Clippers get within three points in the last quarter (103-100). Gobert caused laughter on the opposing bench after missing seven free throws and two alley-oops in that comeback, but the francs wall ri the last by scoring four free throws in the last minute to seal his team’s victory.

The Clippers fall with the entire team

This time the ‘Big Three’ of the Clippershow well it could be ‘Big Four’ if the substitute is included Russell Westbrookwas not enough to maintain the good dynamics of his team, which had won eight of the last 10 games. Kawhi Leonard (26+9+4), Paul George (16+4+3), James Harden (14+1+8) y Russell Westbrook (12+8+13) were not enough this time. Not even with the help of Norman Powell (24). The Clippers fell with the entire team.

“We just didn’t play the smartest game today.”acknowledged the Clippers coach, Tyronn Lue. “Ant (Edwards) was a monster. Rudy (Gobert) was huge for them. “They played very well”, he admitted without excuses. The Los Angeles team, which saw its streak of good results cut short, is fourth in the Western Conference (25-14).