Overview
- In Sunday’s 123-112 loss to Memphis, Acuff reached 73 field-goal attempts through his first three NBA games, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark and becoming the first player to take at least 20 shots in each of his first three contests.
- Those 73 attempts produced just 24 made shots, leaving Acuff with a 32.9% field-goal rate and a 14.8% mark from three-point range through three games.
- He has still averaged 22.3 points per game and totaled 67 points in three games, moving past Jason Williams for third-most points through three games by a Kings rookie.
- Acuff showed some growth as a playmaker and ball protector with seven assists and one turnover in the most recent game, but the Kings sit 0-3 and have allowed heavy opponent scoring and poor defensive stretches.
- Coaches and executives now face a clear choice about rotations and usage: continue feeding a high-volume rookie to chase scoring upside or trim his duties to protect shooting efficiency and team defense, a decision that could shape roster moves and playing time early in the season.