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Pacific Notes: Acuff, Pedulla, Suns, Brea, Huntley, Castro

Darius Acuff Jr. has shot just 32.9% from the field and 14.8% on three-pointers in his first three NBA games, but the rookie guard has still managed to average 22.3 points per game, including a 33-point showing in the Kings’…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:11 AM
Pacific Notes: Acuff, Pedulla, Suns, Brea, Huntley, Castro
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Acuff Jr. is averaging 22.3 points per game across his first three NBA games with Sacramento.
  • Acuff's 73 field goal attempts are the most by an NBA rookie through three games since 1975-76.
  • The 19-year-old rookie guard leads the Kings with a 34.0% usage rate while playing 36.0 minutes per night.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. has averaged 22.3 points per game through his first three career NBA games, despite shooting just 32.9% from the field and 14.8% from three-point range. His scoring output included a 33-point performance during the Kings' home opener.

According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Acuff has taken 73 field goal attempts, the most by any rookie in his first three games since 1975-76. The 19-year-old leads Sacramento with a 34.0% usage rate and ranks second in minutes per game at 36.0.

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