Domantas Sabonis Scores 22 Points, 28 Rebounds in Historic Loss

Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings tied his career-high with 28 rebounds during a thrilling overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, marking a historic performance with 22 points and 5 assists while shooting over 60% from the field. This achievement made him the first player in NBA history to record at least 22 points, 28 rebounds, and 5 assists in a single game under those shooting conditions. Despite Sabonis's phenomenal effort, which included his fourth 20-point, 20-rebound game of the season, the Kings were unable to secure the win, ending their three-game winning streak. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 43 points, including 11 crucial points in overtime. Despite his impressive season averages and performances, Sabonis was notably snubbed from the All-Star Game, raising questions about recognition for his contributions. The loss against the Pelicans could have implications for the Kings as they look towards the playoff push.