With the postseason looming, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings looks to elevate his game and showcase his skills beyond the regular season.
The Kings have a series of games remaining, and Sabonis aims to make the most of them as they gear up for the playoffs.
Notably, Sabonis joins elite company as one of the only players in NBA history with 25 or more triple-doubles in a single season, alongside Nikola Jokic.
In a recent victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 142-110, Jokic recorded his 25th triple-double of the season.
To pass Magic Johnson, Nikola Jokic needs eight more “triple-double” plays
Meanwhile, Sabonis leads the league with an impressive tally of 26 triple-doubles and 71 double-doubles to his name.
Nikola Jokic showcased his all-around brilliance in the game, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading the Nuggets to victory.
The Nuggets (54-24) have secured the top spot in the Western Conference standings, edging ahead of the competition as the regular season draws to a close.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed 20 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope impressed with a game-high 24 points.
Denver asserted their dominance in the fourth quarter, outscoring Atlanta 31-24, with Hunter Tyson’s layup marking a season-high in points for the Nuggets.
Jokic’s exceptional performance also brings him closer to climbing the all-time triple-double leaderboard. He now needs eight more triple-doubles to surpass the legendary Magic Johnson for third place.
At the top of the triple-double leaderboard stands Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers with an impressive 198, followed by former NBA MVP Oscar Robertson with 181. LeBron James, another NBA superstar, ranks in the top five with 110 triple-doubles to his name.
As the Kings, led by Sabonis, strive for success in the remaining games of the season, the NBA landscape is alive with excitement and anticipation.
With Sabonis and Jokic making history and the Nuggets asserting their dominance in the West, basketball fans are in for a thrilling end to the regular season and an electrifying postseason ahead.