Darius Acuff Jr. scores 21 points in first half for Kings against Pelicans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. delivered an impressive performance for the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA season, showcasing his skills with a notable tomahawk dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans. As the Kings struggle early this season, Acuff finished the first half with 21 points, three rebounds, and six assists, hitting eight of his first 11 shots. Despite Acuff's efforts, the Kings trailed by 14 points going into the fourth quarter. He later added eight more points to total 29 for the night, the second Kings player to surpass 20 points in the game.
- •Darius Acuff Jr. adds a memorable dunk against Trey Murphy III.
- •Acuff finishes the first half with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
- •Kings coach Doug Christie looks to integrate Acuff into the fast break.
- •Sacramento trails New Orleans by 14 points heading into the fourth quarter.
- •Acuff ultimately scores 29 points, one of two Kings over 20 for the game.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr.’s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown
"The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season . But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he’s added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster. The recent Arkansas standout went off in the […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr.’s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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