Darius Acuff Jr. struggles in debut as Kings fall to Clippers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. made his NBA debut on October 21 against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome, where the Kings lost 121-96. Acuff played 35 minutes but had a challenging night, scoring 12 points with three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. He struggled significantly with his shooting, finishing at 20.8% from the field, making only 5 of 24 attempts and committing four turnovers. The Kings will need to regroup after this opening loss as they prepare for their next matchup.
- •Kings lose to Clippers 121-96 in season opener.
- •Darius Acuff Jr. scores 12 points in 35 minutes.
- •Acuff records three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
- •Acuff shoots 5-for-24, totaling 20.8% from the field.
- •Next game remains crucial for Kings' recovery.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. struggles in NBA debut
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