When he couldn’t find an open passing lane, Domantas Sabonis did the next best thing: score himself despite heavy defensive pressure from the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star thought for a second about a dish to a cutting Malik Monk before opting to take matters into his own hands. Sabonis’ will to get a bucket was stronger than Golden State’s swarming strategy as he drove and spun his way closer to the rim. When Kevon Looney and multiple help defenders converged on Sabonis, the big man used his strength to flip a shot off glass and into the cup while drawing a foul. Sabonis’ gritty determination — not to mention his 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists — helped the upstart Kings take a 2-0 First Round series lead on the reigning champions via a 114-106 win on April 17, 2023. · Apr 18, 2023