Sacramento Kings get first win of the season, Darius Acuff Jr. scores 25

The Sacramento Kings finally secured their first win of the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas. Rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. led the charge with a game-high 25 points, shooting 10-of-21 from the field, along with five rebounds and six assists. Despite having five total turnovers, Acuff's scoring prowess proved crucial in the win.

Zach LaVine contributed 23 points for the Mavericks, while Leaky Black shined on the Kings' end with 12 points, including four steals off the bench. The Kings' bench, led by Malik Monk, also performed well, scoring 24 points and seven assists for the home team. Monk's return from an ankle injury was evident as he played a significant role in the victory.

Offensively, the Kings connected on 44% of their three-point attempts and shot 52% from the field. Defensively, they held the Mavericks to a mere 21% from beyond the arc and limited second-year star Cooper Flagg to 17 points on 3-of-19 shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. provided additional energy for Dallas, scoring 20 points off the bench.

The Kings are now back on a positive note and will return to Sacramento on a flight to host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Tip-off for the upcoming game is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET.