Dončić scores 40 as Lakers build their win through the middle quarters
Forty points, nine rebounds and seven assists from Dončić help Los Angeles beat Sacramento 116–103, with free throws making a major difference.
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Basketball · NBA · Guard
Darius Acuff Jr.
2026–27 Season performance
With the Sacramento Kings in 2026–27, the snapshot checked November 7 shows 8 appearances, averaging 25.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists. The rookie already carries substantial minutes and offensive responsibility, with both scoring and assists worth watching. Improving shot selection under that workload is a clear development opportunity given his current field-goal percentage.
Updated 2026-11-10Career background
Acuff Jr. came from Arkansas and was selected seventh by Sacramento in 2026. His college background already combined scoring with playmaking: Arkansas’s official biography records a rare freshman campaign in a major conference averaging more than 23 points and six assists.
Moving from a leading college role to the NBA requires adjustment to pace, contact and teammates’ responsibilities. With no completed NBA season yet, his background is grounded in college production and his draft entry. His developing backcourt role must connect the ability to create for teammates with his own scoring threat.
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