Darius Acuff Jr. ties record with third 30-point game in Kings loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. scored 38 points in a 136-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The Kings rookie tied the NBA record for consecutive 30-point games by a rookie while becoming the youngest player in franchise history to do so, surpassing Oscar Robertson. Acuff shot 12-for-25 from the field and made nine 3-pointers. Despite his scoring prowess, the Kings fell to 0-6 to start the season. Coach Doug Christie praised Acuff's competitiveness and development, emphasizing the team's need to support him as they seek their first win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
- •Acuff scored 38 points with five rebounds and five assists.
- •He tied an NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers.
- •Kings lost to the Grizzlies, dropping to 0-6 this season.
- •Acuff is averaging 26.3 points in his first six games.
- •Kings will play the Mavericks next on Monday.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. reaches rare air after 3rd 30-point game
"Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. tied an NBA record and surpassed a Hall of Famer in team history following another 30-point game on Saturday.
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