Mike Brown on Domantas Sabonis: He's as close to Draymond Green as any big man
Sabonis leads the NBA in rebounding and is dishing a career-high 7 assists per game. Every teammate — even Fox — knows to run the wings when Sabonis grabs a defensive board. “He is as close to Draymond Green as any big man I’ve seen in terms of someone who can get it off the glass, bring it up, and make the right play,” says Brown, who coached Green as an assistant in Golden State for six seasons.
Source: Zach Lowe @ ESPN
Source: Zach Lowe @ ESPN
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Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The Warriors head home with a chance to execute the strong finish they needed. Because, finally, they showed some of the road resolve that was once their norm.
Just like old times, Draymond Green had his signature on the clutch win in Dallas.
theathletic.com/4338490/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/Aaxqg1OAEd – 2:16 AM
The Warriors head home with a chance to execute the strong finish they needed. Because, finally, they showed some of the road resolve that was once their norm.
Just like old times, Draymond Green had his signature on the clutch win in Dallas.
theathletic.com/4338490/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/Aaxqg1OAEd – 2:16 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Draymond’s final line: 25 minutes, 14 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 steals. His value on the floor for the Warriors in clutch time: Good look finding the right number for that
On Draymond’s invaluable greatness being on display in Dallas nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 12:20 AM
Draymond’s final line: 25 minutes, 14 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 steals. His value on the floor for the Warriors in clutch time: Good look finding the right number for that
On Draymond’s invaluable greatness being on display in Dallas nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 12:20 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
The defense from Draymond that had Luka giving the “who payin’ you?” sign to the refs at the end
5 fouls, 3-point game, perfect verticality pic.twitter.com/cjxa1DlgqH – 11:37 PM
The defense from Draymond that had Luka giving the “who payin’ you?” sign to the refs at the end
5 fouls, 3-point game, perfect verticality pic.twitter.com/cjxa1DlgqH – 11:37 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr: “I thought Draymond was incredible down the stretch.” – 10:30 PM
Steve Kerr: “I thought Draymond was incredible down the stretch.” – 10:30 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Interesting that Draymond Green only played seven minutes in the first half and was subsequently HOF Dray in the second half. Was that pre-planned? – 10:22 PM
Interesting that Draymond Green only played seven minutes in the first half and was subsequently HOF Dray in the second half. Was that pre-planned? – 10:22 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Draymond had Reggie Bullock sealed off, leaving Steph open for the easy lay 🧠 pic.twitter.com/FwXizYAlj0 – 10:15 PM
Draymond had Reggie Bullock sealed off, leaving Steph open for the easy lay 🧠 pic.twitter.com/FwXizYAlj0 – 10:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Draymond tonight:
14 PTS
4 REB
8 AST
3 STL
4 BLK
A little bit of everything. pic.twitter.com/TPPEqgBM8O – 10:15 PM
Draymond tonight:
14 PTS
4 REB
8 AST
3 STL
4 BLK
A little bit of everything. pic.twitter.com/TPPEqgBM8O – 10:15 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
The final 2.5 minutes from Draymond Green are what makes him so special – 10:13 PM
The final 2.5 minutes from Draymond Green are what makes him so special – 10:13 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Draymond Green just made three or four winning plays in a row in the last three minutes of this game. None of them will produce a single individual stat. He is such a great player. – 10:13 PM
Draymond Green just made three or four winning plays in a row in the last three minutes of this game. None of them will produce a single individual stat. He is such a great player. – 10:13 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Draymond did such a great job of absorbing the blow and instantly re-closing the space Luka created. Just incredibly smart defense – 10:13 PM
Draymond did such a great job of absorbing the blow and instantly re-closing the space Luka created. Just incredibly smart defense – 10:13 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
A lot has been made of the Dray/Kuminga pairing offensively….but this is the defensive potential.
Kuminga slides his puppies, forces a tough shot.
Dray cuts off the baseline of the offensive rebound and gets the steal.
Dray stays vertical on a transition contest. 🤌🏾 pic.twitter.com/nVRYI2qfa9 – 10:12 PM
A lot has been made of the Dray/Kuminga pairing offensively….but this is the defensive potential.
Kuminga slides his puppies, forces a tough shot.
Dray cuts off the baseline of the offensive rebound and gets the steal.
Dray stays vertical on a transition contest. 🤌🏾 pic.twitter.com/nVRYI2qfa9 – 10:12 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Two straight amazing defensive possessions by Draymond with 5 fouls – 10:03 PM
Two straight amazing defensive possessions by Draymond with 5 fouls – 10:03 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green expresses disgust for people speculating on Andrew Wiggins’ situation. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/dra… – 10:00 PM
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green expresses disgust for people speculating on Andrew Wiggins’ situation. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/dra… – 10:00 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
No Wiggins, no GP2 and now Draymond with 3 fouls with 8:27 to go in the first half – 8:28 PM
No Wiggins, no GP2 and now Draymond with 3 fouls with 8:27 to go in the first half – 8:28 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Three fouls on Draymond Green with 8:27 left in the half. He takes a seat at the end of the bench. – 8:27 PM
Three fouls on Draymond Green with 8:27 left in the half. He takes a seat at the end of the bench. – 8:27 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Probably nothing but David Roddy is wearing a wrap on the thumb where Draymond swung hard and fouled him the other night – 8:18 PM
Probably nothing but David Roddy is wearing a wrap on the thumb where Draymond swung hard and fouled him the other night – 8:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Rarely see coaches chit-chat this long during a game. Kidd probably was commiserating with Kerr after Draymond Green inexplicably fouled Dwight Powell 22 feet from the basket and the shot clock at 1. pic.twitter.com/zBhmnURseD – 8:02 PM
Rarely see coaches chit-chat this long during a game. Kidd probably was commiserating with Kerr after Draymond Green inexplicably fouled Dwight Powell 22 feet from the basket and the shot clock at 1. pic.twitter.com/zBhmnURseD – 8:02 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
With shot clock nearing zeroes, Draymond with the hard closeout on . . . Dwight Powell at the arc?
Whistle – 8:01 PM
With shot clock nearing zeroes, Draymond with the hard closeout on . . . Dwight Powell at the arc?
Whistle – 8:01 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
That’s now 2 fouls on Draymond, one very questionable offensive foul and him getting tricked into jumping right there – 8:00 PM
That’s now 2 fouls on Draymond, one very questionable offensive foul and him getting tricked into jumping right there – 8:00 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Very interesting to see all the different ways Boston defended Sabonis last night. Playoff opponents should take note. – 6:36 PM
Very interesting to see all the different ways Boston defended Sabonis last night. Playoff opponents should take note. – 6:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Season leaders:
PTS — Tatum
REB — Sabonis
AST — Trae
STL — Anunoby, Melton, Edwards
BLK — Brook
FG — Tatum
3P — Hield
FT — Embiid pic.twitter.com/xN1Xg0BPpR – 6:17 PM
Season leaders:
PTS — Tatum
REB — Sabonis
AST — Trae
STL — Anunoby, Melton, Edwards
BLK — Brook
FG — Tatum
3P — Hield
FT — Embiid pic.twitter.com/xN1Xg0BPpR – 6:17 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Draymond Green (right wrist soreness) and Kevon Looney (lower back soreness) will warm up with the intention of playing against Dallas, Steve Kerr says. Both were probable entering the night.
Luka Donic is available for the Mavericks. Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. are out. – 6:08 PM
Draymond Green (right wrist soreness) and Kevon Looney (lower back soreness) will warm up with the intention of playing against Dallas, Steve Kerr says. Both were probable entering the night.
Luka Donic is available for the Mavericks. Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. are out. – 6:08 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Steve Kerr expects Kevon Looney and Draymond Green to be good to go tonight. – 6:06 PM
Steve Kerr expects Kevon Looney and Draymond Green to be good to go tonight. – 6:06 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
“Barring any last-minute changes, we should be good to go.”
Steve Kerr expects Draymond Green and Kevon Looney to play tonight in Dallas – 6:01 PM
“Barring any last-minute changes, we should be good to go.”
Steve Kerr expects Draymond Green and Kevon Looney to play tonight in Dallas – 6:01 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
2:30PT WARRIORS INJURY REPORT FOR TONIGHT’S GAME:
Draymond Green – Probable, right wrist soreness
Kevon Looney – Probable, low back soreness
Andre Iguodala – OUT
GPII – OUT
Ryan Rollins – OUT
Andrew Wiggins – OUT
#dubnation – 5:37 PM
2:30PT WARRIORS INJURY REPORT FOR TONIGHT’S GAME:
Draymond Green – Probable, right wrist soreness
Kevon Looney – Probable, low back soreness
Andre Iguodala – OUT
GPII – OUT
Ryan Rollins – OUT
Andrew Wiggins – OUT
#dubnation – 5:37 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Draymond Green on the Andrew Wiggins “rumors”:
pic.twitter.com/2Uj93OfUU1 – 2:51 PM
Draymond Green on the Andrew Wiggins “rumors”:
pic.twitter.com/2Uj93OfUU1 – 2:51 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green expresses disgust for people speculating on Andrew Wiggins’ situation. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/dra… – 1:50 PM
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green expresses disgust for people speculating on Andrew Wiggins’ situation. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/dra… – 1:50 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Included in this MVP piece…
* A refresh on Jokic-Embiid-Giannis numbers (notables section)
* Highlight what others are saying (Malone, Donovan, Draymond, Carlisle, B. Lopez, Middleton perspective)
* Set the stage for the home stretch (head-2-head!)
theathletic.com/4334796/2023/0… – 1:25 PM
Included in this MVP piece…
* A refresh on Jokic-Embiid-Giannis numbers (notables section)
* Highlight what others are saying (Malone, Donovan, Draymond, Carlisle, B. Lopez, Middleton perspective)
* Set the stage for the home stretch (head-2-head!)
theathletic.com/4334796/2023/0… – 1:25 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
For Warriors tonight: Draymond Green (R wrist) and Kevon Looney (low back) both listed as probable
For Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (R foot soreness) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (non-Covid illness) are listed as questionable but Luka Dončić (L quad strain) is upgraded to probable – 12:51 PM
For Warriors tonight: Draymond Green (R wrist) and Kevon Looney (low back) both listed as probable
For Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (R foot soreness) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (non-Covid illness) are listed as questionable but Luka Dončić (L quad strain) is upgraded to probable – 12:51 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m curious where people draw the line on minutes for awards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to finish with 1,600-1,700 minutes and might win DPOY. Is that the absolute bottom? Would you have considered Draymond lGreen ast year at 1,329? Where’s the line? I’m genuinely asking. – 9:26 AM
I’m curious where people draw the line on minutes for awards.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to finish with 1,600-1,700 minutes and might win DPOY. Is that the absolute bottom? Would you have considered Draymond lGreen ast year at 1,329? Where’s the line? I’m genuinely asking. – 9:26 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Domantas Sabonis recorded his 30th career triple-double last night:
16 PTS
13 REB
12 AST
Sabonis is the 18th player in NBA history to reach that mark. He’s just the third center to do so, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic.
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:16 AM
Domantas Sabonis recorded his 30th career triple-double last night:
16 PTS 13 REB 12 ASTSabonis is the 18th player in NBA history to reach that mark. He’s just the third center to do so, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic.
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers to record 500+ assists in a season:
— Wilt
— Jokic
And now, Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/sqo7qT6L9w – 8:24 AM
Centers to record 500+ assists in a season:
— Wilt
— Jokic
And now, Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/sqo7qT6L9w – 8:24 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Sabonis records 12th triple-double, Porzingis’ 30 points not enough vs Wagner bros and Banchero #NBA eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:06 AM
Sabonis records 12th triple-double, Porzingis’ 30 points not enough vs Wagner bros and Banchero #NBA eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:06 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Sabonis joins Nikola Jokic as the only other center with ten or more triple-doubles in Sacramento’s loss to Boston #NBA eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:00 AM
Sabonis joins Nikola Jokic as the only other center with ten or more triple-doubles in Sacramento’s loss to Boston #NBA eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 6:00 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Celtics show championship gear the Kings don’t have yet.
🏀Very happy with how Davion Mitchell is playing.
🏀What does Domantas Sabonis have to fdo to get a foul call?
💻youtu.be/GWYzw2qrKqE
🎙bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/Hp5j4VvQfk – 3:02 AM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Celtics show championship gear the Kings don’t have yet.
🏀Very happy with how Davion Mitchell is playing.
🏀What does Domantas Sabonis have to fdo to get a foul call?
💻youtu.be/GWYzw2qrKqE
🎙bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/Hp5j4VvQfk – 3:02 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown says the Celtics kicked their behinds on Tuesday night, talks about the turnovers haunting his team, fatigue factor, the experience against a talented Boston team & the impact of Davion Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/MMzZmrAUJP – 1:46 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown says the Celtics kicked their behinds on Tuesday night, talks about the turnovers haunting his team, fatigue factor, the experience against a talented Boston team & the impact of Davion Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/MMzZmrAUJP – 1:46 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown says the Celtics kicked their behinds on Tuesday night, talks about the turnovers haunting his team, fatigue factor and the experience against a talented Boston team. – 1:42 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown says the Celtics kicked their behinds on Tuesday night, talks about the turnovers haunting his team, fatigue factor and the experience against a talented Boston team. – 1:42 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis on tonight’s loss to the Celtics, the 5 games in 7 nights, dropping the back-to-back and dealing with Boston’s smaller guys defending him. pic.twitter.com/PVWGfnHqZS – 12:47 AM
Domantas Sabonis on tonight’s loss to the Celtics, the 5 games in 7 nights, dropping the back-to-back and dealing with Boston’s smaller guys defending him. pic.twitter.com/PVWGfnHqZS – 12:47 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown says Kevin Huerter has benefited from recent games off, coupled with Wednesday off and Thursday’s practice, he could potentially be ready for the two games on Friday and Saturday. – 12:42 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown says Kevin Huerter has benefited from recent games off, coupled with Wednesday off and Thursday’s practice, he could potentially be ready for the two games on Friday and Saturday. – 12:42 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown says that the Kings will assess Kevin Huerter at practice on Thursday. Nothing for sure as far as him returning Friday against the Suns. – 12:42 AM
Mike Brown says that the Kings will assess Kevin Huerter at practice on Thursday. Nothing for sure as far as him returning Friday against the Suns. – 12:42 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings are not using tired legs or fatigue over the 5 games in 7 nights as an excuse for tonight’s loss. As refreshing as that might be, it certainly played a part. De’Aaron Fox and Mike Brown both felt that they were beat in every aspect of the game. – 12:39 AM
Kings are not using tired legs or fatigue over the 5 games in 7 nights as an excuse for tonight’s loss. As refreshing as that might be, it certainly played a part. De’Aaron Fox and Mike Brown both felt that they were beat in every aspect of the game. – 12:39 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics pull away for a 132-109 run. Tatum 36, Brown 27, White 20, Smart 17, Horford 11, RWilliams 6pts, 7 rebs; Fox 18, Sabonis 16, Murray 15, Mitchell 13, Davis 12. – 12:19 AM
#Celtics pull away for a 132-109 run. Tatum 36, Brown 27, White 20, Smart 17, Horford 11, RWilliams 6pts, 7 rebs; Fox 18, Sabonis 16, Murray 15, Mitchell 13, Davis 12. – 12:19 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings up-ended at home 132-109, as the 5 games in 7 nights concludes for Sacramento. They’ll return to action on Friday. Jayson Tatum 36 to lead Boston. De’Aaron Fox 18 points, Domantas Sabonis with his 12th triple-double of the season: 16/13/12 – 12:17 AM
Kings up-ended at home 132-109, as the 5 games in 7 nights concludes for Sacramento. They’ll return to action on Friday. Jayson Tatum 36 to lead Boston. De’Aaron Fox 18 points, Domantas Sabonis with his 12th triple-double of the season: 16/13/12 – 12:17 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
1. Domantas Sabonis brings his lunch pail to work every game. The star center took a beating in this game, like he does most nights, but still managed to finish with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for his 12th triple-double. He would trade those numbers for a win any day. – 12:16 AM
1. Domantas Sabonis brings his lunch pail to work every game. The star center took a beating in this game, like he does most nights, but still managed to finish with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for his 12th triple-double. He would trade those numbers for a win any day. – 12:16 AM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Domantas Sabonis picked up his 12th triple-double of the season tonight vs. the Celtics 😤
That’s 2nd most in the NBA behind Nikola Jokic (28). pic.twitter.com/2Ox4xwao3W – 12:09 AM
Domantas Sabonis picked up his 12th triple-double of the season tonight vs. the Celtics 😤
That’s 2nd most in the NBA behind Nikola Jokic (28). pic.twitter.com/2Ox4xwao3W – 12:09 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Mike Brown putting in his reserves with 5:04 left. Let’s see when Mazzulla counters. #Celtics #SacKings – 12:06 AM
Mike Brown putting in his reserves with 5:04 left. Let’s see when Mazzulla counters. #Celtics #SacKings – 12:06 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown waives the white flag. Metu, Holmes, Dozier coming in. – 12:06 AM
Mike Brown waives the white flag. Metu, Holmes, Dozier coming in. – 12:06 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Celtics in the penalty with 7:25 to play, they lead the Kings 109-95 after Domantas Sabonis misses 2 free throws. Domas with 16 points, 12 boards and 12 assists but now 2/6 from the charity stripe. – 12:02 AM
Celtics in the penalty with 7:25 to play, they lead the Kings 109-95 after Domantas Sabonis misses 2 free throws. Domas with 16 points, 12 boards and 12 assists but now 2/6 from the charity stripe. – 12:02 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers with 10+ triple-doubles in a season:
— Wilt Chamberlain
— Nikola Jokic
— Domantas Sabonis
This is the first season in NBA history where multiple centers record 10+ triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/CCKYcudYWK – 12:01 AM
Centers with 10+ triple-doubles in a season:
— Wilt Chamberlain
— Nikola Jokic
— Domantas Sabonis
This is the first season in NBA history where multiple centers record 10+ triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/CCKYcudYWK – 12:01 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics continue to do a great job jumping into passing lanes with Sabonis up at the nail. They know he likes to hit cutters from that spot and they’ve picked off a lot of those passes. He has 6 turnovers – 11:48 PM
Celtics continue to do a great job jumping into passing lanes with Sabonis up at the nail. They know he likes to hit cutters from that spot and they’ve picked off a lot of those passes. He has 6 turnovers – 11:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
RWilliams and Sabonis share a moment and pat on the back before the 4Q begins. #Celtics #SacKings – 11:46 PM
RWilliams and Sabonis share a moment and pat on the back before the 4Q begins. #Celtics #SacKings – 11:46 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 40-31 3rd period for Boston leads to a 100-85 Celtics advantage in Sacramento heading to the 4th. Jayson Tatum with the game-high 29 points for Boston. Kings led by De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis 16 points each. – 11:44 PM
A 40-31 3rd period for Boston leads to a 100-85 Celtics advantage in Sacramento heading to the 4th. Jayson Tatum with the game-high 29 points for Boston. Kings led by De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis 16 points each. – 11:44 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail 100-85 after 3Q. The Celtics outscored them 40-31 in the third to pull away. Sabonis has a triple-double. Fox is up to 16 points. Need a big fourth from both. – 11:44 PM
Kings trail 100-85 after 3Q. The Celtics outscored them 40-31 in the third to pull away. Sabonis has a triple-double. Fox is up to 16 points. Need a big fourth from both. – 11:44 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #SacKings 100-85 after a 40pt 3Q. Tatum 29, Brown 21, White 15, Smart 14, Horford 11; Fox 16, Sabonis 16, Mitchell 13, Barnes11, Murray 10. – 11:44 PM
#Celtics lead #SacKings 100-85 after a 40pt 3Q. Tatum 29, Brown 21, White 15, Smart 14, Horford 11; Fox 16, Sabonis 16, Mitchell 13, Barnes11, Murray 10. – 11:44 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Not sure why Fox has only played 19 minutes. Murray and Sabonis have played 30. #Celtics #SacKings. – 11:39 PM
Not sure why Fox has only played 19 minutes. Murray and Sabonis have played 30. #Celtics #SacKings. – 11:39 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis with his 12th triple-double of the season tonight vs. Boston with 16 points, 10 boards & 11 assists – 11:37 PM
Domantas Sabonis with his 12th triple-double of the season tonight vs. Boston with 16 points, 10 boards & 11 assists – 11:37 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Celtics enjoying their finest quarter of the game here in the 3rd, lead the Kings 93-81 with 2:21 remaining in the period. Robert Williams just got T’d up. Domantas Sabonis riding the officials as well. Boston had built a 14 point lead – 11:36 PM
Celtics enjoying their finest quarter of the game here in the 3rd, lead the Kings 93-81 with 2:21 remaining in the period. Robert Williams just got T’d up. Domantas Sabonis riding the officials as well. Boston had built a 14 point lead – 11:36 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
RWilliams with a tech after complaining about being pushed by Sabonis. #Celtics #SacKings – 11:35 PM
RWilliams with a tech after complaining about being pushed by Sabonis. #Celtics #SacKings – 11:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis triple-double. That’s his 12th of the season. 16 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds. – 11:34 PM
Domantas Sabonis triple-double. That’s his 12th of the season. 16 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds. – 11:34 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Man. Sabonis is making these finishes through Rob look easy. – 11:32 PM
Man. Sabonis is making these finishes through Rob look easy. – 11:32 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Unsuccessful challenge for Mike Brown. It’s an and-1 for Jaylen Brown. – 11:21 PM
Unsuccessful challenge for Mike Brown. It’s an and-1 for Jaylen Brown. – 11:21 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis 12 points, 8 rebounds & 7 assists in the first half. Here he finds Kessler Edwards, who has filled in admirably for the injured Kevin Huerter. Edwards with the two-handed throw down after Domas drew the double team. pic.twitter.com/KTE0v0otzm – 11:18 PM
Domantas Sabonis 12 points, 8 rebounds & 7 assists in the first half. Here he finds Kessler Edwards, who has filled in admirably for the injured Kevin Huerter. Edwards with the two-handed throw down after Domas drew the double team. pic.twitter.com/KTE0v0otzm – 11:18 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Here’s how the first half ended. Three straight possessions, three straight whistles against the Kings.
Mike Brown goes from pleading to laughing. pic.twitter.com/Ri5OzjFZbY – 11:05 PM
Here’s how the first half ended. Three straight possessions, three straight whistles against the Kings.
Mike Brown goes from pleading to laughing. pic.twitter.com/Ri5OzjFZbY – 11:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum goes radio silent the first 10 minutes of 2Q and has now exploded for 7 pts in the final 2:16. #Celtics lead #SacKings 60-54. Tatum 22, Brown 13, Smart 8 (3 for 11 FG), RWilliams 4pts, 4 rebs; Mitchell 13, Sabonis 12, Fox 10. Edwards 8. – 11:03 PM
Tatum goes radio silent the first 10 minutes of 2Q and has now exploded for 7 pts in the final 2:16. #Celtics lead #SacKings 60-54. Tatum 22, Brown 13, Smart 8 (3 for 11 FG), RWilliams 4pts, 4 rebs; Mitchell 13, Sabonis 12, Fox 10. Edwards 8. – 11:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum bolts Kessler Edwards to double Sabonis, who then finds Edwards for the easy dunk with the shot clock running out. Tatum underestimating Sabonis’ passing abilities. #Celtics #SacKings – 10:54 PM
Tatum bolts Kessler Edwards to double Sabonis, who then finds Edwards for the easy dunk with the shot clock running out. Tatum underestimating Sabonis’ passing abilities. #Celtics #SacKings – 10:54 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
they they have to double Sabonis guarded by Rob, and he sets up an easy dunk. – 10:54 PM
they they have to double Sabonis guarded by Rob, and he sets up an easy dunk. – 10:54 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kessler Edwards hammer. Sabonis assist. Sabonis has 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. – 10:53 PM
Kessler Edwards hammer. Sabonis assist. Sabonis has 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. – 10:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Second foul Sabonis has drawn on Rob Williams. This is the type of physical matchup Rob often struggles with. – 10:52 PM
Second foul Sabonis has drawn on Rob Williams. This is the type of physical matchup Rob often struggles with. – 10:52 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jayson Tatum scores 15 of the Celtics 30 points in the opening quarter in Sacramento. Kings lead 32-30 headed to the 2nd quarter, shooting 57% to Boston’s 46%. Domantas Sabonis with 9 points for SAC. – 10:36 PM
Jayson Tatum scores 15 of the Celtics 30 points in the opening quarter in Sacramento. Kings lead 32-30 headed to the 2nd quarter, shooting 57% to Boston’s 46%. Domantas Sabonis with 9 points for SAC. – 10:36 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jayson Tatum scored 15 pts, and #Celtics eventually play better defense, trail #SacKings 32-30 after 1Q. White 6, Brown 4; Sabonis 9, Edwards 6. – 10:35 PM
Jayson Tatum scored 15 pts, and #Celtics eventually play better defense, trail #SacKings 32-30 after 1Q. White 6, Brown 4; Sabonis 9, Edwards 6. – 10:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 32-30 after 1Q. Domantas Sabonis is already up to 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Kessler Edwards has 6 points and Keegan Murray has 5. – 10:34 PM
Kings lead 32-30 after 1Q. Domantas Sabonis is already up to 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Kessler Edwards has 6 points and Keegan Murray has 5. – 10:34 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
We are in for a fun battle tonight!
Kings lead the Celtics 32-30
Domantas Sabonis: 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Jason Tatum: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists – 10:34 PM
We are in for a fun battle tonight!
Kings lead the Celtics 32-30
Domantas Sabonis: 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Jason Tatum: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists – 10:34 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Sabonis already at 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists with 2:35 to go in the 1st. Yeesh – 10:32 PM
Sabonis already at 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists with 2:35 to go in the 1st. Yeesh – 10:32 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Pretty cut from Murray. Sabonis finds him for the half-hook in then lane. Murray has 5 points. – 10:20 PM
Pretty cut from Murray. Sabonis finds him for the half-hook in then lane. Murray has 5 points. – 10:20 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis conclude pregame workouts. Kings back on the home floor, tonight hosting the Celtics, the first of 6 remaining games in the regular season inside Golden 1 Center. pic.twitter.com/brYFbDWonl – 9:18 PM
De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis conclude pregame workouts. Kings back on the home floor, tonight hosting the Celtics, the first of 6 remaining games in the regular season inside Golden 1 Center. pic.twitter.com/brYFbDWonl – 9:18 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Nightly questionable decisions on their way for tonight’s Prize Picks partnership. Fox and Sabonis get up for these B2Bs. Keegan is filling up the boxscore and Harrison Barnes needs to be active from the perimeter.
DEPOSIT MATCH: bit.ly/KINGSBEATPrize… pic.twitter.com/rbiHUW0MXe – 8:36 PM
Nightly questionable decisions on their way for tonight’s Prize Picks partnership. Fox and Sabonis get up for these B2Bs. Keegan is filling up the boxscore and Harrison Barnes needs to be active from the perimeter.
DEPOSIT MATCH: bit.ly/KINGSBEATPrize… pic.twitter.com/rbiHUW0MXe – 8:36 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Updated with the latest on Kevin Huerter, who is questionable for tonight’s Kings-Celtics game. Includes coach Mike Brown’s comments on Huerter’s injury.
Kings-Celtics gameday live: Keegan Murray nearing NBA rookie record for 3-point goals
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:41 PM
Updated with the latest on Kevin Huerter, who is questionable for tonight’s Kings-Celtics game. Includes coach Mike Brown’s comments on Huerter’s injury.
Kings-Celtics gameday live: Keegan Murray nearing NBA rookie record for 3-point goals
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:41 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings are listing Kevin Huerter as questionable for tonight’s game against the Boston Celtics. He has missed the past two games with a right popliteus strain.
Here’s what Mike Brown said about Huerter’s injury last night in Salt Lake City.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:33 PM
The Sacramento Kings are listing Kevin Huerter as questionable for tonight’s game against the Boston Celtics. He has missed the past two games with a right popliteus strain.
Here’s what Mike Brown said about Huerter’s injury last night in Salt Lake City.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
It’s a girl: Kings center Domantas Sabonis and wife, Shashana, are expecting their second child. Here’s what he had to say about his growing family and his future in Sacramento.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:18 PM
It’s a girl: Kings center Domantas Sabonis and wife, Shashana, are expecting their second child. Here’s what he had to say about his growing family and his future in Sacramento.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:18 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
“Oh my god, we are gonna get booed!”
Domantas Sabonis spent part of his post-trade flight to Sacramento reading (bad) social media reaction to the trade that brought him there. He decided he didn’t care. De’Aaron Fox, Sabonis, and the rise of the Kings:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:40 AM
“Oh my god, we are gonna get booed!”
Domantas Sabonis spent part of his post-trade flight to Sacramento reading (bad) social media reaction to the trade that brought him there. He decided he didn’t care. De’Aaron Fox, Sabonis, and the rise of the Kings:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:40 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players that are undefeated when they score 30 points this season (minimum two 30-point games):
Jrue Holiday
Brook Lopez
Michael Porter Jr
Jamal Murray
Trey Murphy
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Domantas Sabonis
Rui Hachimura
Christian Wood
Andrew Wiggins pic.twitter.com/fQtmyxpsS8 – 10:22 AM
Players that are undefeated when they score 30 points this season (minimum two 30-point games):
Jrue Holiday
Brook Lopez
Michael Porter Jr
Jamal Murray
Trey Murphy
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Domantas Sabonis
Rui Hachimura
Christian Wood
Andrew Wiggins pic.twitter.com/fQtmyxpsS8 – 10:22 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Just re-watched the 4th quarter. Wow Walker Kessler and Ochai Abgaji were really the story. Kessler had three defensive stops in final 5 minutes on Sabonis and Ochai just made shots and plays with such confidence. Wow – 2:36 AM
Just re-watched the 4th quarter. Wow Walker Kessler and Ochai Abgaji were really the story. Kessler had three defensive stops in final 5 minutes on Sabonis and Ochai just made shots and plays with such confidence. Wow – 2:36 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis confirms he and his wife, Shashana, are expecting their second child. It’s a girl! – 12:20 AM
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis confirms he and his wife, Shashana, are expecting their second child. It’s a girl! – 12:20 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Sabonis on tonight’s loss to Utah: “It sucks because obviously tomorrow we have Boston. Would have been nice to get this one, but if anything, especially me, it should light some fire up everyone’s behind and come ready to play tomorrow.” – 12:17 AM
Kings center Domantas Sabonis on tonight’s loss to Utah: “It sucks because obviously tomorrow we have Boston. Would have been nice to get this one, but if anything, especially me, it should light some fire up everyone’s behind and come ready to play tomorrow.” – 12:17 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
5. A rare struggle game for Domantas Sabonis. After winning the Western Conference Player of the Week early in the day, Sabonis finished with just 11 points. He added 12 rebounds and 9 assists, barely missing his 12th triple-double of the season, but it was ugly. – 11:31 PM
5. A rare struggle game for Domantas Sabonis. After winning the Western Conference Player of the Week early in the day, Sabonis finished with just 11 points. He added 12 rebounds and 9 assists, barely missing his 12th triple-double of the season, but it was ugly. – 11:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Walker Kessler has absolutely disappeared Sabonis tonight defensively. What a job by the rookie – 11:18 PM
Walker Kessler has absolutely disappeared Sabonis tonight defensively. What a job by the rookie – 11:18 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings cut the 25 point Jazz lead down to 16 heading into the halftime break.
Plenty of time for the best offense in the league to close the gap. But I imagine Mike Brown’s halftime pep talk won’t be pretty. – 10:07 PM
Kings cut the 25 point Jazz lead down to 16 heading into the halftime break.
Plenty of time for the best offense in the league to close the gap. But I imagine Mike Brown’s halftime pep talk won’t be pretty. – 10:07 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Jazz 40, Kings 19. Eight Utah players scored in the period, with Olynyk, Agbaji, and Horton-Tucker each putting up 8p. Walker Kessler’s length also appeared to bother Domantas Sabonis, who shot 1-5. Jazz went 15-25/5-10/5-5 shooting overall. – 9:36 PM
End 1Q: Jazz 40, Kings 19. Eight Utah players scored in the period, with Olynyk, Agbaji, and Horton-Tucker each putting up 8p. Walker Kessler’s length also appeared to bother Domantas Sabonis, who shot 1-5. Jazz went 15-25/5-10/5-5 shooting overall. – 9:36 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings have given up 19 points in the first 4:17 to the Jazz. Mike Brown timeout. – 9:17 PM
Kings have given up 19 points in the first 4:17 to the Jazz. Mike Brown timeout. – 9:17 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis getting ready for tonight’s Kings-Jazz game. pic.twitter.com/qh5ocDbWCX – 8:05 PM
De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis getting ready for tonight’s Kings-Jazz game. pic.twitter.com/qh5ocDbWCX – 8:05 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says Kevin Huerter could probably play if this was a playoff game, but there’s no reason to rush him back. – 8:02 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says Kevin Huerter could probably play if this was a playoff game, but there’s no reason to rush him back. – 8:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
More questionable decisions on their way. Interesting Kings options for tonight’s Prize Picks partnership. Not sure Fox and Sabonis will play major minutes. Keegan is starting to score again and Curry needs a win.
DEPOSIT MATCH: bit.ly/KINGSBEATPrize… pic.twitter.com/ocI6LULEbF – 7:54 PM
More questionable decisions on their way. Interesting Kings options for tonight’s Prize Picks partnership. Not sure Fox and Sabonis will play major minutes. Keegan is starting to score again and Curry needs a win.
DEPOSIT MATCH: bit.ly/KINGSBEATPrize… pic.twitter.com/ocI6LULEbF – 7:54 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Sabonis becomes first player in franchise history to win three Player of the Week awards in a single season
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:11 PM
Kings center Domantas Sabonis becomes first player in franchise history to win three Player of the Week awards in a single season
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:11 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for a second straight week. De’Aaron Fox also nominated. pic.twitter.com/kCd6diejZc – 4:09 PM
Domantas Sabonis has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for a second straight week. De’Aaron Fox also nominated. pic.twitter.com/kCd6diejZc – 4:09 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis becomes the first player in franchise history to receive three Player of the Week accolades in a single season and the fourth NBA player this season to earn the honor three times or more. – 3:54 PM
Domantas Sabonis becomes the first player in franchise history to receive three Player of the Week accolades in a single season and the fourth NBA player this season to earn the honor three times or more. – 3:54 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
NBA Week #22 | Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid Players of the Week
sportando.basketball/en/nba-week-22… – 3:54 PM
NBA Week #22 | Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid Players of the Week
sportando.basketball/en/nba-week-22… – 3:54 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Domantas Sabonis was named Player of the Week for a second consecutive week #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:42 PM
Domantas Sabonis was named Player of the Week for a second consecutive week #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:42 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
3/20 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.453
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.275
3. Luka Dončić: 15.353
4. Damian Lillard: 14.613
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.414
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.209
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.053
8. Anthony Davis: 13.084
9. LeBron James: 12.693
10. Domantas Sabonis: 12.469 pic.twitter.com/OxG1itjUaQ – 3:34 PM
3/20 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.453
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.275
3. Luka Dončić: 15.353
4. Damian Lillard: 14.613
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.414
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.209
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.053
8. Anthony Davis: 13.084
9. LeBron James: 12.693
10. Domantas Sabonis: 12.469 pic.twitter.com/OxG1itjUaQ – 3:34 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis wins Western Conference Player of the Week again. His stellar season continues to be rewarded by the league. pic.twitter.com/8oc9EkIvYx – 3:31 PM
Domantas Sabonis wins Western Conference Player of the Week again. His stellar season continues to be rewarded by the league. pic.twitter.com/8oc9EkIvYx – 3:31 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2022-23 season (March 13-19). – 3:30 PM
Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2022-23 season (March 13-19). – 3:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sacramento Kings All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis sitdown with @Stadium: Being named to Mike Brown’s team leadership council, their coach’s challenge, “win for everybody” Tyrese Haliburton trade, playing through thumb fracture, All-NBA cases, much more. pic.twitter.com/VOKVjI8rS5 – 1:00 PM
Sacramento Kings All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis sitdown with @Stadium: Being named to Mike Brown’s team leadership council, their coach’s challenge, “win for everybody” Tyrese Haliburton trade, playing through thumb fracture, All-NBA cases, much more. pic.twitter.com/VOKVjI8rS5 – 1:00 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
New pod with @Chris Haynes out this AM. Covering:
🏀 Lakers updates you’ll hear nowhere else
🏀 West playoffs/award races
🏀 Haynes’ insistence Mike Brown should be a UNANIMOUS COY
🏀 Stories about sneaks and shirts you’ll scarcely believe
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:57 AM
New pod with @Chris Haynes out this AM. Covering:
🏀 Lakers updates you’ll hear nowhere else
🏀 West playoffs/award races
🏀 Haynes’ insistence Mike Brown should be a UNANIMOUS COY
🏀 Stories about sneaks and shirts you’ll scarcely believe
LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:57 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
On this EP of #thisleague UNCUT with @Marc Stein, intel on LeBron James & Anthony Davis. Should Domantas Sabonis receive MVP consideration? Should Mike Brown win COY unanimously? Stein’s list of favorite kicks, and a shirtless tale featuring @Stan Van Gundy: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:56 AM
On this EP of #thisleague UNCUT with @Marc Stein, intel on LeBron James & Anthony Davis. Should Domantas Sabonis receive MVP consideration? Should Mike Brown win COY unanimously? Stein’s list of favorite kicks, and a shirtless tale featuring @Stan Van Gundy: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 10:56 AM
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During Sabonis’ rookie year in Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook invited Sabonis to early-morning workouts to go through the nuances of pick-and-roll, says Billy Donovan, who coached that Thunder team. They drilled how to read a defender’s feet, when Sabonis could slip screens, how Sabonis could make himself available for pocket passes. (One of Sabonis’ rookie duties was supplying Westbrook with Snapple for team flights, Sabonis and others on that team recall.) Sabonis was astonished that Fox ceded so much ball handling to him right away, including letting Sabonis rush the ball up after rebounds. “I was really surprised,” Sabonis says. “He has been with the Kings forever. This is his team. He really let me do my thing. Not many franchise point guards would let their big man bring the ball up. He ran with me. He set screens for me. That’s what shocked me most. That’s what made the transition so easy. Neither of us care who is who. We just want to win.” -via ESPN / March 22, 2023
Sabonis suffered an avulsion fracture in his right thumb and ligament damage in his hand. Fixing it required surgery that would cost between six and eight weeks. The Kings were 17-14, sixth in the West, only a couple games ahead of No. 11. Sabonis wanted to keep playing. “In my mind, sitting out was not an option,” he says. “Six to eight weeks — we can’t risk that.” He asked the team’s medical staff to wait to see if the swelling would subside. It did — enough. He joked that he didn’t use his right hand anyway. After consulting with doctors, trainers, and Sabonis’ agents, the decision was made: He’d play on. The training staff nicknamed him “Wolverine” for his apparent imperviousness to pain. -via ESPN / March 22, 2023
“He didn’t always understand — this should come from you,” Brown says. “To tape that thumb up and say ‘I’m playing,’ it sets the tone for the whole team. If he and De’Aaron are doing things like that, everyone else falls into line.” -via ESPN / March 22, 2023