Another triple-double from Sabonis, Markkanen collided with Banchero as Fontecchio erupts

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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Behind the 27th triple-double of Domantas Sabonis’ career, Sacramento Kings defeated New York Knicks 122-117 for their 39th win (26 losses).

Sabonis recorded 24 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists for his ninth triple-double this season while shooting 9-15.

The Lithuanian, who hit two free throws with six seconds to go, helping the Kings grab a five-point lead at the end, is now 4th all-time in triple-doubles by a center.

Knicks gave an excellent fight to the hosts, even after being down 22 points, but couldn’t pull an upset, with Isaiah Hartensten scoring five points with nine rebounds.

Orlando and Utah are far from the playoffs picture, but they have exciting teams and players. They clashed at Florida, and the Jazz won 131-124.

The game was marked by their star players, with Lauri Markkanen leading the way for the winning side with 31 points.

Former Baskonia and Alba Berlin player Simone Fontecchio also had a good night for Utah with 17 points.

Banchero scored 26 points with eight rebounds for the hosts, Franz Wagner added 24 points, and Mo Wagner stopped at 11 points and six rebounds. Goga Bitadze scored three, with five boards and two assists.

Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun had 14 points and eight rebounds in a 134-125 loss to Indiana Pacers.

Talented Spaniard Santi Aldama had a good night in a 131-110 win over Golden State Warriors. Young center of Memphis had 15 points with seven rebounds.

NBA results and notable European players’ performances:

Detroit Pistons – Charlotte Hornets 103-113
Indiana Pacers – Houston Rockets 134-125 OT (Sengun 14p, 8r)
Orlando Magic – Utah Jazz 124-131 (Banchero 26p, F. Wagner 24p, M. Wagner 11p – Markkanen 31p, Fontecchio 17)
Memphis Grizzlies – Golden State Warriors 131-110 (Aldama 15p, 7r)
Milwaukee Bucks – Brooklyn Nets 118-113
Sacramento Kings – New York Knicks 122-117 (Sabonis 24p, 13r, 10as – Hartenstein 5p, 9r)

2022-23 STANDINGS

EAST

TEAM W L LAST 10
1 MILWAUKEE 48 18
9-1
2 BOSTON 46 21
5-5
3 PHILADELPHIA 43 22
7-3
4 CLEVELAND 42 26
6-4
5 NEW YORK 39 29
8-1
6 BROOKLYN 37 29
4-6
7 MIAMI 35 32
3-7
8 ATLANTA 33 33
5-5
9 TORONTO 32 35
6-4
10 WASHINGTON 31 35
5-5
11 CHICAGO 30 36
4-6
12 INDIANA 30 37
5-5
13 ORLANDO 27 40
4-6
14 CHARLOTTE 22 46
7-3
15 DETROIT 15 52
0-10

WEST

TEAM W L LAST 10
1 DENVER 46 20
8-2
2 SACRAMENTO 39 26
8-2
3 MEMPHIS 39 26
5-5
4 PHOENIX 37 29 7-3
5 LA CLIPPERS 35 33
4-6
6 GOLDEN STATE 34 33
5-5
7 MINNESOTA 34 33
5-5
8 DALLAS 34 33 3-7
9 LA LAKERS 32 34 7-3
10 NEW ORLEANS 32 34
3-7
11 UTAH 32 35
4-6
12 OKLAHOMA 31 35
4-6
13 UTAH 31 35
4-6
14 SAN ANTONIO 16 49
2-8
15 HOUSTON 15 51
2-8
Domantas SabonisLauri MarkkanenNBAPaolo BancheroSimone Fontecchio
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