Lakers’ Dilemma Persists: Domantas Sabonis Continues to Outshine Anthony Davis

Domantas Sabonis has been one of the NBA’s most consistent players throughout his career, as evidenced by his 44th consecutive double-double against the Los Angeles Lakers, which was not the only streak he extended on Wednesday night.

Sabonis increased his head-to-head record against All-Star big man Anthony Davis to 9-0 after assisting the Sacramento Kings to a stunning victory over the Lakers. They have played for many teams during their careers, meeting at each stage, with Domas dominating the matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento KingsDomantas Sabonis owns Anthony Davis. According to StatMuse, Sabonis has averaged 12.9 points in their nine meetings while shooting a highly efficient 61 percent from the field, as well as 9.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and a steal.

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Sabonis improved on those figures Wednesday night, producing a monstrous triple-double against Davis and the Lakers in Sacaramento’s 130-120 win, with 16 points (7-of-13 from the field), 20 rebounds and 12 assists.

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However, Davis hasn’t gone down without a fight in the nine occasions they’ve met. AD is averaging 23.2 points, 47 percent of his field goals, 10.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.1 blocks, and a steal per game in his matchup with Sabonis.

May be an image of 3 people, people playing basketball, basketball jersey and textPersonal history aside, Sabonis and the Kings’ victory over Davis and the Lakers on Wednesday was a huge win, especially given how tight the lower half of the Western Conference playoff situation is.

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The Kings improve to 35-26 and retain seventh in the Western Conference, while the Lakers fall to 34-30, dropping below the Golden State Warriors for tenth place.

Sacramento trails the Phoenix Suns (36-26) by half a game for the conference’s sixth and final assured playoff place, while Los Angeles is now three games down after losing to the Kings.

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