Domantas Sabonis sets a new NBA double-double record / News - Basketnews.com

Sabonis collected his 54th straight double-double, setting a new NBA record after surpassing Kevin Love. The Lithuanian needs just six double-doubles in remaining 11 games to set a single season's double-double record that currently belongs to Hakeem Olajuwon (72).

Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Credit Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix

Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis has written his name in the NBA history books.

Player of the Game EFF 26 De'Aaron Fox Points 23 Accuracy 8-18 Rebounds 8 Assists 5

The Lithuanian center scored 11 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists for his 54th consecutive double-double, setting a new NBA record after surpassing Kevin Love, who previously held the record with 53.

Sabonis now has the chance to break a single season's double-double record that currently belongs to Hakeem Olajuwon with 72. With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Lithuanian needs just 6 more double-doubles to etch his name in history once again.

Additionally, it was Sabonis' 25th triple-double this season. Only two big men have previously done in the entire NBA history - Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic.

In his 8th season in the NBA, Sabonis is averaging 19.8 points, 13.7 rebounds (leads the league), and 8.3 assists per game.

Thank you for reading us! We have even more content for you.