Keon Ellis helped the Sacramento Kings secure a win against the Boston Celtics on Friday with his defensive prowess. Ellis recorded 3 steals, surpassing his projection by 2 and leading both his team and the game in steals. The Kings won 114-97.
What It Means
Ellis’s performance marked a milestone as he achieved 3 or more steals in a game. This standout defensive effort comes during a season where he averages 7.1 points per game and has been playing consistently, participating in 36 games so far. While he didn’t score much against the Celtics, his contribution on defense was significant. On average, Ellis makes 1.4 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 41.7% from beyond the arc.
