Domantas Sabonis delivered an impressive performance with 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 114-97 victory over the Boston Celtics. This win marked Sacramento’s sixth consecutive victory, highlighting their strong form as the season progresses. Sabonis’ double-double was his 33rd of the season and a notable 24th game in his career with 20 or more rebounds, overshadowing the NBA's previous season-high of 23 rebounds held by Victor Wembanyama.
Alongside Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan contributed 24 points and nine assists, while Malik Monk added 22 points and eight assists. The Celtics, despite a strong showing from Jaylen Brown with 28 points, struggled in the final quarter, ultimately losing their second game in three outings. Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum also had notable performances with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
After three quarters of tight competition, the game was tied at 76. However, Sacramento seized control in the fourth, executing a remarkable 24-9 run that enabled them to pull ahead 100-85. Sabonis’ third-quarter three-pointer, following his 24th rebound, symbolized the Kings’ hustle and determination throughout the match. The Kings not only excelled offensively but dominated the boards, outscoring the Celtics in the paint 48-40 and securing 56 rebounds to Boston's 43.
