The NBA regular season on January 30 was like a carnival of inside giants. In the highlight of the day, the Kings defeated the Grizzlies 103-94 on the road, and the biggest contributor to this victory was undoubtedly the interior pillar of the Kings - Sabonis Jr. Not only did he dominate the game with astonishing efficiency, but he also left his mark on the history of the NBA.
From the start of the game, Sabonis Jr. showed his unusual form of play. Every time he catches the ball, every time he turns, he reveals his desire and determination to win. His hands seem to be magically given by God, whether it's a hook, a jumper or a rebound, the ball always obediently burrows into the basket. In the game, he played 37 minutes and 59 seconds, hitting 10 shots in just 11 shots and scoring 20 points in a near-perfect performance.
But Sabonis Jr.'s horror is much more than that. In addition to scoring, he also did an equally good job of rebounding and assisting. 26 rebounds! That's almost half of the team's rebounds, and that includes a number of key frontcourt rebounds. Every time he steals a board, it's like a hope of reclaiming victory from his opponent. And five assists, although not impressive, but every pass was just right, creating easy scoring opportunities for teammates.
Such a performance is naturally reminiscent of those interior monsters in NBA history. In fact, Sabonis Jr.'s statistics have reached an unprecedented height. According to the post-game statistics, he became the first player since legendary center Chamberlain in 1969 to score at least 20 points, 26 rebounds and 5 assists on 90%+ shooting. Such an achievement is enough for him to leave a strong mark in the history of the NBA.
Kings coach Mike Brown couldn't hide his excitement, and he called the game a "monster night." In his opinion, Sabonis Jr.'s performance has gone beyond the realm of ordinary people and reached a whole new level. "I'm not saying he's Chamberlain," Brown said, "but it's amazing to be able to play the latter's technical stats and be mentioned in that category." ”
Indeed, Sabonis Jr.'s performance was so amazing and shocking that people had to use words like "monster" to describe him. His perfect combination of height, strength and technique allows him to be at home on the inside. What's even more terrifying is that he also has an excellent basketball IQ and passing vision, which makes him an irreplaceable presence on the court.
The success of a game doesn't tell the whole story. But Sabonis Jr.'s performance has undoubtedly won him more respect and attention. Not only has he proven himself to be one of the best interior players in the NBA today, but he has also shown people how much higher he could reach in the future.
For the Kings, the win was also significant. Not only did they end the Grizzlies' winning streak, but they also showed the league how strong they are and how cohesive they are. And Sabonis Jr.'s outstanding performance has injected new vitality and confidence into the team.
It was a night of victory for Sabonis Jr. and the Kings. They proved their strength and value with their actions, and also brought a wonderful game to the fans. And in the future, we have reason to expect them to continue to create more brilliance and miracles on the NBA stage!