Sacramento Kings get first win of the season, Darius Acuff Jr. scores 25

November 3, 2026

The Sacramento Kings finally broke their winless start to the 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks, ending a six-game losing streak. Darius Acuff Jr.

delivered a standout game with 25 points, continuing his rapid ascent as the Kings' offensive leader. The rookie has already rewritten multiple NBA records, including a career-high 38 points in a loss to Memphis just days earlier, where he tied the rookie record for most three-pointers in a game with nine.

Acuff’s scoring prowess has become the focal point for a struggling franchise, as he reached 150 career points in record time, becoming the second-fastest player in NBA history to do so. Despite the Kings' overall struggles, Acuff’s consistency has kept them competitive, even against top-tier opponents like the Mavericks, who were seeking their fourth consecutive win.

His nomination for Western Conference Player of the Week further underscores his impact, as he continues to redefine expectations for a rookie in his first six games.