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

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