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Ivory CoastSacramento Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Frustrated By Slow Start
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. expressed his frustration after the team dropped to 1-10 following a loss to Orlando.
A Tough Start in Sacramento
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. is finding the start of his NBA career difficult. The Kings dropped to 1-10 on Tuesday after a 107-100 loss to the Orlando Magic. That record leaves Sacramento tied with the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls for the worst record in the league.
When asked if the losing streak is taking a toll, the 19 year old admitted that it hurts a lot. Acuff said he is not a loser, so the situation is not fun, though he noted it is an 82 game season and hopes something will stick soon.
Historic Scoring Performance
Acuff put up 29 points on 10 of 21 shooting and added six assists in Tuesday's defeat. He committed four of Sacramento's 20 turnovers. The No. 7 overall pick out of Arkansas is averaging 26.2 points and 7.3 assists per game. His scoring average ranks ninth in the NBA.
Through 11 games, Acuff has scored 288 points. That is the highest total by any NBA rookie over his first 11 games since Michael Jordan scored 289 points for the Chicago Bulls in 1984. Kings veteran Zach LaVine praised the young guard after the game, stating that Acuff is going to be real special.
Searching for Answers
Despite his personal production, Acuff wants to see better team results. He explained that everyone is trying, but the team is simply not coming away with victories. He added that a 1-10 record just does not sound right.
Acuff believes the team must clean up mistakes and finish games better. He noted that the squad needs to come together in the fourth quarter to close out contests moving forward.
What it means for the next game
Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings (NBA, Sat, 14 Nov): Sacramento Kings win 26%, Portland Trail Blazers win 74%; projected score Sacramento Kings 112, Portland Trail Blazers 119. Our safest pick: Trail Blazers +0.5.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings (NBA, Mon, 16 Nov): Sacramento Kings win 14%, Oklahoma City Thunder win 86%; projected score Sacramento Kings 107, Oklahoma City Thunder 120. Our safest pick: Thunder to win.
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