Just today, a record that no one has set in the NBA for 65 years has been unlocked by Sabonis
Sabonis's triple-double legend: Beyond Brother Alphabet and chasing Chamberlain
In the history of the NBA, there have been many great centers who not only scored and grabbed rebounds under the basket, but also created opportunities for their teammates and showed their all-around side. Among them, the most famous is Chamberlain, who once averaged an astonishing stats of 50.4 points, 25.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in a season, as well as a single-game miracle of 100 points. He is also the only player in NBA history to score a 20+20+20 triple-double in a single game, and he recorded a super triple-double of 22 points, 25 rebounds and 21 assists against the Pistons on March 18, 1968.
After Chamberlain, there are also some excellent centers in the NBA, and they can also get triple-doubles, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Olajuwon, Duncan, Webb, Gasol Jr., etc. However, none of them reached the heights of Chamberlain, and none of their triple-doubles exceeded the 22+23+12 combination. The record was not broken until January 5, 2024, and the man who broke it was the Kings' All-Star center, Sabonis.
Sabonis is a player with a legendary pedigree, his father is the former Soviet Union and the Trail Blazers legend Sabonis, he is a 2.21 meters tall, 136 kilograms giant, he has excellent skills and vision, known as the "European Chamberlain". His son, Sabonis, who is not as tall as his father but also has great physical qualities and basketball talent, was drafted by the Thunder in 2016 and later traded to the Pacers and became one of the team's cores. In the summer of 2023, he was traded to the Kings and formed a Western Conference powerhouse with young players such as Fox, Murray, and Monk.
Today, the Kings are at home and face the challenge of the Magic team in the East. The Magic are a team dominated by young players, and their core is the 2023 No. 1 pick Banchero, a 2.08-meter-tall, 102-kilogram power forward who is considered a future superstar with excellent athleticism and projection ability. He also showed his amazing strength in today's game, he played 45 minutes, shot 13 of 25, and scored 43 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and was the top scorer of the Magic team.
Not to be outdone, the rest of the Magic players were not to be outdone, with guard Suggs finishing with 24 points, four assists and two steals, while Houstan and Okeki off the bench contributed 15 and 11 points, respectively, and they, along with Banchero, led the Magic to a surge of counter-attacks in the third quarter, tying the score at halftime by 12 points and dragging the game into overtime.
Fox, the leader of the Kings, was not in good shape today, he only made 6 of 22 shots from the field, and only had 15 points and 7 assists, but he scored a crucial five points in the second overtime to help the Kings stabilize the situation. His partners Murray and Monk are on fire today, Murray scored a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Monk even cut 37 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists in all-around statistics, including 7 three-pointers, they are the Kings' offensive weapons.
Another pillar of the Kings is Sabonis, whose performance today can be described as amazing. He played 45 minutes, scored 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting, grabbed 23 rebounds, six of them from the frontcourt, and had 12 assists, as well as two steals and one block.
Sabonis' 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists triple-double was his 39th career triple-double, and he surpassed him to become the second-most triple-double player in NBA history, behind Robertson's 181. What's even more amazing is that Sabonis's triple-double data is the first time in nearly 65 years in the NBA. The last time someone was able to get a 22+23+12 triple-double in a game was on January 16, 1959, and that person was Chamberlain, who had a triple-double of 23 points, 25 rebounds and 13 assists against the Knicks.
Sabonis' triple-double is undoubtedly a historic achievement, and it proves that he is an all-around center, who can not only score and grab rebounds under the basket, but also create opportunities for his teammates, he is a player with high IQ and skill, and he is a player who deserves respect. His average data per game this season is also very good, he averages 19.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, and his shooting rate is also 59%, which has surpassed his father Sabonis, and he is also a well-deserved All-Star center.
The game between the Kings and the Magic was a wonderful battle against each other, both teams showed their strength and potential, and finally the Kings won with a score of 138-135, after two overtimes, narrowly defeated the Magic. This match was also the beginning of Sabonis's triple-double legend.
Sabonis' triple-double not only allowed him to surpass his brother and catch up with Chamberlain, but also made him the first man in the history of the Kings. In the history of the Kings, there has never been a player who has been able to get a 22+23+12 triple-double in a game, and even Webb, the legendary center of the Kings, has only once scored a 22+26+7 triple-double, and it is still in the regular season, not as many assists as Sabonis. Sabonis' triple-double is also the highest in the NBA this season, with no player capable of grabbing 23 rebounds and 12 assists in a game, let alone scoring 22 points. Sabonis' triple-double is also his personal best performance, and his previous record was a triple-double of 32 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists against the Heat on December 29, 2022, and it was completed in regulation time without the help of overtime.
Beikong won six consecutive victories, Guangsha was bloodbathed, and Zou Yuchen, Mencius, and Kaifield scored 65 points
The Beijing Enterprises men's basketball team defeated the Guangsha men's basketball team 115-89 in the CBA regular season on January 5, 2024, setting the longest winning streak in the team's history. In this game, the three main players of Beijing Control, Zou Yuchen, Meng Zikai and Field, played well and contributed 65 points together, of which Zou Yuchen scored a game-high 26 points. The victory of Beikong not only showed their strength and team spirit, but also added confidence to them in the playoffs to compete for a better position.
In the first quarter, Beikong played an efficient offense and defense, and Zou Yuchen scored 12 points in a single quarter
At the beginning of the game, Beikong played an efficient attack and defense, using fast transitions and flexible cooperation to play a wave of 10-2 opening. Although Guangsha tried to narrow the gap by shooting from the outside and attacking inside, Beikong's defense was very tenacious and did not give the opponent any easy chance. At the end of the first quarter, North Control led Guangsha by 12 points at 28-16. Zou Yuchen of Beijing Control had an eye-catching performance in this quarter, scoring 12 points in a single quarter, including two three-pointers and two breakaway layups.
In the second quarter, North Control continued to expand its advantage, and Mencius Kaifield teamed up to score 18 points
After the start of the second quarter, Beikong did not relax its rhythm and continued to put huge pressure on Guangsha with strong defense and smooth offense. Meng Zikai and Field of Beijing Control played well in this quarter, teaming up to score 18 points, of which Meng Zikai had two wonderful dunks, while Field had a beautiful assist and sent an open catch to Zou Yuchen. Although Guangsha responded in this section, it was still unable to stop the offensive of Beikong. At halftime, the North led Guangsha by 23 points, 65-42.
In the third quarter, Beijing Control opened up a 33-point lead, and Liu Xiaoyu soared 14 points in a single quarter
After the start of the second half, Beijing Enterprises did not give Guangsha any chance to turn the tables, but further expanded its advantage. Liu Xiaoyu of Beijing Control suddenly broke out in this quarter, scoring 14 points in a single quarter, including three three-pointers and a wonderful breakthrough. The other players of North Control did not let up, continuing to trouble Guangsha on the defensive end, and blossomed more on the offensive end, playing an 18-2 attack wave. At the end of the third quarter, the North Control led Guangsha by 33 points at 97-64.
In the final quarter, Beikong locked up the win, and Guangsha failed to make an effective counterattack
After the start of the final quarter, Beijing Control has locked up the win, and head coach Li Chunjiang also gave the substitutes more opportunities to play. Although Guangsha fought back in this quarter, it was unable to change the trend of the game. In the end, Beijing Enterprises defeated Guangsha 115-89 and achieved the best six-game winning streak in team history. Beijing Holdings' Zou Yuchen, Meng Zikai and Field scored 26, 19 and 20 points respectively, while Guangsha's Li Chunjiang, Chen Linjian and Hu Jinqiu scored 18, 16 and 15 respectively.
In this game, Beijing Enterprises fully demonstrated their strength and team spirit, and their three musketeers, Zou Yuchen, Meng Zikai and Field, also proved themselves to be the top players in the CBA. North Control's six-game winning streak not only moved them up to fourth place in the standings, but also gave them confidence in the playoffs to compete for a better standings. Guangsha needs to find his form in the next games, get out of the trough as soon as possible, and strive to make a difference in the playoffs.
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