Anthony Davis on Domantas Sabonis 9-0 record against him: ‘I’m all about the team…it doesn’t bother me’

By HoopsHype | March 13, 2024

What’s the buzz on Twitter? Matt George @MattGeorgeSACThe Golden 1 Center would pop if Domantas Sabonis hit the “rock the baby” celebration on AD one time tonight.Sabonis is too good a person lol. – 10:40 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamAlex Len with a game-tying long two-point field goal for the Kings to end the 1st quarter. Kings and Lakers tied 29-29. Austin Reaves with the game high 13 points for LA, Sac gets 6 points and 4 rebounds from Domantas Sabonis – 10:40 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamAlex Len with a game-tying 3-pointer for the Kings to end the 1st quarter. Kings and Lakers tied 29-29. Austin Reaves with the game high 13 points for LA, Sac gets 6 points and 4 rebounds from Domantas Sabonis – 10:38 PM James Ham @James_HamNBAAlex Len hits a big shot to end the first, Kings and Lakers tied at 29-29. Domantas Sabonis has 6 points to lead Sacramento. Barnes, Murray and Ellis all have five points. – 10:37 PM Jovan Buha @jovanbuhaThe Lakers downsize here late in the first quarter with AD, Taurean Prince, Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie and DLo. – 10:33 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeDomantas Sabonis is cooking against Anthony Davis. He has six points on 3-of-4 shooting with four rebounds and three assists in nine minutes. Davis has three points on 1-of-4 shooting. – 10:31 PM Jovan Buha @jovanbuhaLakers’ starters vs. Kings:D’Angelo RussellAustin ReavesRui HachimuraLeBron JamesAnthony DavisRecord as starters: 10-3 – 9:37 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLAAnthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Sacramento. – 9:26 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeKings starters vs. LakersG – De’Aaron FoxG – Keon EllisF – Keegan MurrayF – Harrison BarnesC – Domantas SabonisInteresting group with Kevin Huerter out due to injury. Curious to see how they look together. – 8:38 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSACMike Brown confirmed that Keon Ellis will get the start in place of the injured Kevin Huerter.Fox, Ellis, Barnes, Murray, SabonisI’m VERY intrigued by this lineup. – 8:33 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothersFor the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We preview Lakers-Kings with @MattGeorgeSAC from @lockedonkings! We break down all the big questions, including AD vs. Sabonis. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPodsyoutu.be/CWw1fohdBEs?t=8 – 4:01 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamDomantas Sabonis reacts to Tuesday’s 129-94 thumping of the Bucks, going head-to-head against Giannis Antetokounmpo, his double-double milestone for the Kings franchise and hoping to roll over the effort into Wednesday’s game against the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/BQnUbHwEW1 – 2:59 AM Matt George @MattGeorgeSACIt’s going to be brushed under the rug by his double-double record, but after turning the ball over 9 times on Sunday vs Houston, Domantas Sabonis didn’t have a single turnover in 34 minutes tonight.And he didn’t change how he played either. He attacked & protected the ball. – 1:55 AM Matt George @MattGeorgeSACMalik Monk & De’Aaron Fox throw some soft jabs at Kings legend Bobby Jackson after Monk broke his franchise assist record as a reserve.Fox also speaks on Domantas Sabonis setting the franchise double-double streak record. pic.twitter.com/5Az4695ezm – 1:31 AM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamKings crown the Bucks 129-94 behind a 29 point effort from De’Aaron Fox, 25 from Malik Monk and 22 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists from Domantas Sabonis. Bucks shoot 37% to Sacramento’s 53%. Giannis Antetokounmpo with 30 points and 13 boards. pic.twitter.com/6Al8as0NdW – 12:29 AM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee3Q: Kings 95, Bucks 78De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk have 20 points apiece. Domantas Sabonis has 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Sacramento is shooting 54.3% from the field and 40% from 3-point range. Milwaukee is shooting 40.3% from the field and 22.2% from long range. – 11:55 PM James Ham @James_HamNBAKings take a 95-78 lead over the Bucks into the fourth. Fox and Monk have 20 each. Sabonis is up to 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Quality performances across the boxscore for Sacramento. – 11:54 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamDomantas Sabonis is the new Kings franchise leader for consecutive double-doubles in a singles season with his 47th straight (his 60th of the season). He passes Jerry Lucas tonight vs. Bucks with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists here in the 3rd period. – 11:44 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSACFranchise record 47th straight double-double for Domantas Sabonis. And he’s 2 assists away from another triple-double.18 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists. – 11:43 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamDomantas Sabonis is the new Kings franchise leader for consecutive double-doubles with his 47th his 60th of the season). He passes Jerry Lucas tonight vs. Bucks with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists here in the 3rd period. – 11:42 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSACFranchise record 46th straight double-double for Domantas Sabonis. And he’s 2 assists away from another triple-double.18 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists. – 11:41 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeHalftime: Kings 75, Bucks 56Monk: 17 points | 7-12 FG | 2-4 3FGFox: 15 points | 6-6 FG | 6 assistsSabonis: 12 points | 6-8 FG | 5 rebounds | 7 assistsAntetokounmpo: 22 points | 7 reboundsKings: 66% FG | 55.6% 3FG | 3-4 FTBucks: 42.9% FG | 18.8% 3FG | 17-21 FT – 11:13 PM James Ham @James_HamNBAThe Kings have been the aggressors in this game from the opening tip. They take a 75-56 lead over the Bucks heading to the half. Monk leads with 17 points. Fox, Sabonis, Barnes and Huerter all in double figure scoring. – 11:12 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWindNikola Jokic is tied for 9th in the NBA in total steals this season (he’s 14th in steals/game, min. 50 games played), which leads all centers. He’s averaging more steals per game than Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. – 9:13 PM More on this storyline NBA Communications: Other nominees… West: Anthony Davis (LAL), Kevin Durant (PHX), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson (NOP), and Anfernee Simons (POR) East: Jarrett Allen (CLE), Dejounte Murray (ATL), Pascal Siakam (IND) and Coby White (CHI) -via Twitter / March 11, 2024