What a week it has been for Domantas Sabonis. The former Gonzaga men's basketball standout was honored in a pregame ceremony by his alma mater on Saturday, drop

The Sacramento Kings emerged victorious with Sabonis leading the way, while the Denver Nuggets failed to secure a win despite Jokić's heroics

Kings' center Domantas Sabonis scores 23 points in Sacramento's 132-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets Thursday at Ball Arena.Domantas Sabonis highlights: Watch Kings star score 23 points vs. the Denver N

The Kings almost came back from a 25-point deficit on the second night of a back-to-back, but Nikola Jokic was too much to overcome.

With that in mind, for the matchup of the game, we look to the big men in the middle as the league's top rebounders face off in New York. Season Stats: Karl-Anthony Towns is thriving in New York, with career-highs in rebounding and three-point percentage.

Jokic, a three-time MVP, made a three-quarter court shot at the third-quarter buzzer to put the Nuggets up by 25 points. The Kings staged a big fourth-quarter comeback to get within five, but Jokic made four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory for Denver.

The Sacramento Kings' star center Domantas Sabonis is having an incredible season, and he is currently in elite company alongside the likes of Wilt Chamberlain.

Denver Nuggets Top Performers Nikola Jokić – 35 points, 22 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 blocks, 2 3PM 5th straight triple double, league leading 20th of the season Nikola Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 35+ points,

Sacramento, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) is called for an offensive foul while attempting to drive past Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) in the third quarter at Arco Arena.

Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) dunks the ball against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The reality of playing alongside a pair of future Hall-of-Fame players is one that Julian Strawther still hasn't come to grips with yet. Not many players have h

The Sacramento Kings (23-20) continue to rise up the standings as they start their six-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets ... Stat predictions: Domantas Sabonis: 21 PTS, 17 REB, 11 AST ...