Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis has made NBA history once again, securing his 54th consecutive double-double and setting a new post-merger record. Sabonis achieved this milestone with a putback layup during Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, surpassing Kevin Love’s previous streak of 53 games from the 2010-11 season.
The impressive feat places Sabonis in elite company, with only four players in NBA history having longer double-double streaks: Wilt Chamberlain (7 times), Elvin Hayes (2 times), Elgin Baylor, and Walt Bellamy. Sabonis, who has played in every one of Sacramento’s 70 games this season, has the opportunity to extend his streak to 65 games, positioning him among the top players with the longest runs in NBA history.
Currently averaging 20.0 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, Sabonis is on track to join Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to achieve a 20/13/8 stat line for an entire season. During his remarkable streak, Sabonis has elevated his performance, averaging 20.4 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game, along with recording 23 triple-doubles over the past 53 games.
As Sabonis continues to shine individually, the Kings are locked in a tight playoff race in the Western Conference. With only a half-game separating them from the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks for the final playoff spot, every game is crucial. Sabonis’s stellar play will be pivotal as the Kings navigate a challenging schedule with marquee matchups against top opponents.
In their upcoming games, including a showdown against the Mavericks and a pivotal clash with the Suns, Sabonis will be counted on to deliver double-double performances to boost Sacramento’s playoff aspirations. With the season winding down, the Kings are aiming to secure back-to-back playoff appearances, and Sabonis’s record-breaking streak is a key factor in their quest for success.
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