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Domantas Sabonis came up big once again for the Indiana Pacers. The 24-year-old All-Star notched his second triple-double of the season on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, as he helped lead Indiana to a 116-106 home win.
Sabonis ended the evening with an impressive line of 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Pacers' starting center was incredibly efficient as well. His 22 points came on a 9-of-10 shooting clip, which put him alongside some great names. Per ESPN, Sabonis is just the fifth player in NBA history to tally a 20-point triple-double with a 90 percent shooting clip. He joins Wilt Chamberlain, Bo Outlaw, Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic in the exclusive club.
Domantas Sabonis had 22 pts, 11 rebs & 10 ast tonight on 9-10 shooting in a win vs Charlotte.
He is the 5th player in NBA history to record a 20-pt triple-double and 90% FG pct in a game, joining Nikola Jokic, Draymond Green, Wilt Chamberlain (2x) and Bo Outlaw h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/0MA79QnoGX
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 28, 2021
Not a bad group of guys to be bundled with if you're the young Sabonis.
With a lot of changes in the Pacers' roster this season, Domantas Sabonis has been one of the more steady characters for head coach Nate Bjorkgren. The three-time Lithuanian Player of the Year has been able to stay healthy and be an imposing presence in Indiana's frontcourt this 2020-21. Coming into their game against the Hornets, Sabonis has been averaging 20.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists.
Now on his fourth season with the Pacers, Sabonis is looking to help the team book a trip to the postseason for the sixth straight campaign. He has found chemistry with fellow big man Myles Turner, forming one of the most promising young frontcourts in the NBA today. After being selected to his first All-Star team in 2019-20, Sabonis looks to be on pace to have another monster year in Indiana.
