He is 19 years old, breaks an Oscar Robertson record, and the Kings still haven’t won

Darius Acuff Jr. starred in one of the most outstanding individual performances of the season so far in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings point guard scored 38 points against the Memphis Grizzlies and set several historic records, although his showcase was not enough to prevent another defeat for his team, which continues to search for its first victory after six games. The young player, drafted seventh overall in the 2026 Draft, matched the record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a game, with nine successful shots from beyond the arc.

The Grizzlies won decisively 136-105 at the FedExForum, extending their spectacular start to the season. Memphis maintains a record of 6-0, while Sacramento has accumulated six consecutive losses and is still looking for its first win. The combined 48 points from Cameron Boozer and GG Jackson II made the difference for the home team, but the standout individual news of the night came from the other side of the court.

Acuff Jr. finished as the top scorer of the game with 38 points and made nine of his 14 three-point attempts. This figure allowed him to tie the NBA record for a rookie in a game and confirm the impact he has been making since his first weeks in the league.

Acuff Jr. surpasses a historic record set by Oscar Robertson

The Sacramento point guard's performance did not stop at just the three-pointers record. At 19 years and 349 days old, Acuff Jr. became the youngest player in Kings history to score 30 points in two consecutive games.

The record is even more significant given the name he has surpassed: Oscar Robertson. The NBA legend achieved this same feat at 21 years and 357 days, an age considerably older than the current rookie from Sacramento.

Thus, Acuff Jr. has become one of the main figures at the start of this season, even amidst Sacramento's difficult collective situation. His numbers are exceeding the expectations placed on him and position him as one of the most productive rookies in the league.

The rookie leads his class in scoring but has room for improvement

After six games, Acuff Jr. leads the players in his class in scoring, averaging 26.3 points per game. In addition to this offensive production, he adds 6.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds, figures that reflect the prominence he has assumed since arriving in the NBA.

However, his shooting volume also reveals an important aspect that he must improve. The point guard takes 24 shots per game, making an average of 9.5, which translates to an efficiency of less than 40%. This percentage shows that he still has room to improve his shot selection and accuracy, especially considering he is already among the players taking the most shots in the league.

His individual progression contrasts with the results of the Kings, who still have not found the formula to compete consistently. The 31-point defeat to Memphis once again exposed the team's difficulties, although Acuff Jr.'s emergence is one of the few reasons for optimism at this start of the season.

Memphis maintains its perfect record while Sacramento seeks to bounce back

On the other hand, the Grizzlies continue to have a flawless start. Their victory by 136-105 allows them to reach a 6-0 record, confirming their status as one of the hottest teams at the beginning of the season. The combined 48 points from Cameron Boozer and GG Jackson II were crucial in building a win where Memphis controlled the scoreboard against a Kings team that continues to struggle.

The two teams will play again this Monday, albeit with very different objectives. Sacramento will visit the Dallas Mavericks needing to finally secure their first win, while Memphis will host the New Orleans Pelicans intending to extend their streak and maintain their status as an undefeated team.

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