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Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. becomes NBA’s first teenager to make 9 3-pointers in a game

Darius Acuff Jr. has been busy in his first couple weeks of NBA action.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:52 AM
Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. becomes NBA’s first teenager to make 9 3-pointers in a game
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Acuff Jr. became the first teenager in NBA history to hit nine 3-pointers in a single game.
  • Acuff previously posted 34 points and 14 assists in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
  • The Sacramento Kings fell to 0-6 after a 136-105 blowout defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has made NBA history by becoming the first teenager to make nine 3-pointers in a single game. The standout point guard achieved the historic shooting milestone during a stellar individual start to his professional career in Sacramento.

Despite Acuff's record-setting scoring performances, including a 34-point, 14-assist outing against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings have struggled as a team. The franchise endured a difficult start to the season, falling to 0-6 following a 136-105 blowout loss against the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies.

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