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

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

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 ...

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.

By beating the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings secured their 10th win in the last 11 games but now head directly into a tough matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. The Kings and Nuggets have already met in Sacramento this season, where the Kings suffered a one-point loss due to a Jamal Murray game-winner.

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.

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.

They almost did it again under difficult circumstances Thursday while opening a six-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets ... 12 games under Christie. Domantas Sabonis had a huge game with ...

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

Sabonis registered his eighth triple-double of the season Wednesday, but his 13 points were just two shy of a season low set during the Nov. 13 win over Phoenix. Over his last 10 games, the star big man has averaged 21.

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