De’Aaron Fox Shines with Back-to-Back High-Scoring Performances

In Sacramento, California, Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox showcased an extraordinary performance over two consecutive games, marking a significant feat in his NBA career. On Saturday night, Fox scored an impressive 49 points against the opposition, following a 60-point game the previous night. These performances positioned Fox as the second player in Sacramento’s history to score at least 100 points over a two-game span, a record initially set by DeMarcus Cousins in 2016 with 104 points.

Fox’s combined 109 points across the two games places him among the elite company in NBA history, alongside legends such as Kobe Bryant, who achieved this in 2007, and Wilt Chamberlain, who accomplished it 17 times. «Woah,» responded Kings coach Mike Brown when informed of this statistic, expressing admiration for Fox’s capability and determination despite the challenges of back-to-back games.

«Nobody can stop him from getting to his spots when he wants to,» Brown commented, acknowledging Fox’s ability to consistently deliver under pressure, despite the absence of notable team players such as Domantas Sabonis, Harrison Barnes, and Keegan Murray. «When you have guys of his caliber,» Brown continued, «the biggest difference between those guys and the other pretty good players is that they do it consistently.»

Fox approached the games with a focus on his scoring strategies rather than compensating for the missing players. His performance included shooting 16-of-30 from the field and 14-of-19 from the free-throw line on Saturday. The previous night against the Timberwolves, he had 22-of-35 from the field, including six three-pointers and ten free throws. «Being able to get downhill and touching the paint has worked wonders,» Fox stated, emphasizing the importance of creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Subsequent to his remarkable performances, Fox was named the NBA Player of the Week for the Western Conference. Over in the Eastern Conference, Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner received the same honor, highlighting a successful week for players in both conferences.