Sacramento Kings Center Domantas Sabonis is in the midst of a historic three-game stretch. He has recorded a triple-double in three consecutive contests and is shooting a great 76.7% from the field over that period. That is the second-highest shooting percentage over three straight triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain shot 82.3% on March 15-18, 1968. Sabonis finds himself in wonderful company with his recent play.
The streak of triple-doubles began for Sabonis against the New York Knicks. He put up 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. He followed it up with 21, 22, and 10 against the Brooklyn Nets before putting up 13, 14, and 11 on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This great play from Sabonis has not led to success for the Sacramento Kings are 1-2 over the hot streak. Will he be able to secure a fourth straight triple-double?
Sabonis Career Summary
Domantas Sabonis of the @SacramentoKings has recorded a triple-double in three consecutive games while shooting a combined 76.7% from the field.
That's the highest FG% in a span of three straight triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain shot 82.3% March 15-18, 1968. pic.twitter.com/t6RZvqdwvh
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) February 1, 2025
Sabonis has been one of the league’s best players over the last few seasons. He began his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, but his career has taken off with the Sacramento Kings. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, has been named 3rd Team All-NBA twice, and has led the league in rebounding twice.
The star center is having the best three-game stretch of his NBA career after being snubbed for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Sabonis was not named a starter or reserve after having a great first half to the regular season. Sabonis is leading the league in rebounds and is eighth in field goal percentage. He is also leading the league with 32 double-doubles and is third with eight triple-doubles. It is unfortunate his career year has not led to him being named an all-star. Sabonis has used that as fuel for his recent play.
Sacramento Kings Season Summary
It has been a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign for the Sacramento Kings. The team fired Head Coach Mike Brown following a disappointing 13-18 start to the season. The team has gone 11-5 under Interim Head Coach Doug Christie. This has allowed the team to catapult up to the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference.
Sacramento has featured one of the league’s best offenses this season. They are sixth in points per game, 10th in field goal percentage, and one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA. Sacramento’s undoing has been their defense this season. They are 20th in points allowed and 14th in opposing field goal percentage. A great offense partnered with a below-average defense has the Sacramento Kings 12th in the league in point differential. They will fight to make the NBA Play-In Tournament for the remainder of the year.
The Sacramento Kings may look like a different team following the NBA Trade Deadline. Sacramento is reportedly looking to trade away All-NBA Guard De’Aaron Fox before the deadline. Fox and Sabonis helped the Sacramento Kings break its 16-year playoff drought during the 2022-2023 NBA season. They might not be together much longer.
Final Thoughts
Sabonis and the Kings hit the road tonight for a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC will provide a stiff test for the Kings as they have the second-best record in the NBA. The Thunder visited the Kings in November and throttled them by 21, 130-109. Sabonis had an average game scoring 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and amassing 3 assists.
Sabonis will look to improve on his performance and put up a fourth consecutive triple-double. Sacramento continues its road trip by visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Sabonis will look to continue playing well and power Sacramento to a playoff spot regardless if Fox remains on the team.
