The NBA is the place superb occurs.
As such, some stats typically appear to be made up.
We’re all the time watching loopy milestones and numbers on social media, a few of that are considerably laborious to consider.
Notably, that included the head-to-head report between Domantas Sabonis and Anthony Davis.
As loopy as it might appear, Sabonis had by no means misplaced to Davis earlier than.
With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Sacramento Kings, Davis put an finish to a 10-0 streak vs. the Lithuanian huge man as soon as and for all (through NBA Central).
Tonight, Anthony Davis secured his first profession win towards Domantas Sabonis
The streak is over. pic.twitter.com/SuN7dQ2MtJ
This streak dated all the best way again to December 2016, when Davis nonetheless performed for the New Orleans Pelicans, and Sabonis was a member of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
Sabonis beat Davis’ Pelicans 5 instances, 4 of which got here with the Thunder and one with the Indiana Pacers.
Then, every time each suited up, the Kings have been 5-0 towards the Lakers.
In fact, this isn’t a person stat, because it takes a complete crew to beat one other one, however it was an fascinating report nonetheless.
In 11 matchups, Davis has averaged 23.8 factors, 10.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and a couple of.0 blocks per recreation.
Sabonis, alternatively, has put up averages of 14.7 factors, 10.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks per contest.
The Kings and the Lakers will sq. off a number of instances down the street, and with each trying like sturdy playoff candidates, Davis and Sabonis may cross paths within the playoffs for the primary time of their careers.
Who’d get the final snort? Stays to be seen, however it’d be an epic storyline.
