Darius Acuff Jr. posts 34 points, 13 assists in Kings loss to Pelicans

Fantasy basketball: Acuff erupted for a season-high 34 points with 13 assists Thursday, crushing his recent averages and making him a streaming option for his…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026

Darius Acuff Jr. posted 34 points, 13 assists, six rebounds, two steals, one block and three threes on 13-of-26 shooting and 5-of-5 from the stripe over 41 minutes as a starter in Sacramento's 132-120 loss to New Orleans on Thursday, October 29.

The performance exceeded his previous 4 games, when he averaged 21.5 points and 4.8 assists, and his 63.7 fantasy points exceeded his 32.2-point average over that span. The scoring guard now projects 36.8 fantasy points per game in default points scoring and ranks 115th overall, though his 42.4% true shooting and minus-1.63 nine-category value point to inefficiency hurting his profile in roto formats.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Darius Acuff Jr.

Acuff scored 34 points, his highest total through five games, and added 13 assists while playing 41 minutes, his most this season. The volume spike drove the fantasy explosion, as he took 26 shots compared to an average of 18.5 over his previous 4 games. His six turnovers also reflected the increased responsibility, though the damage was offset by his perfect free-throw shooting.

The Kings have one game left this week, Thursday against an opponent to be determined, giving Acuff a chance to extend the surge. However, his 42.4% true shooting remains a concern for category leagues, where his shooting percentages drag down his value despite the counting stats. His 33.1% usage rate shows the offensive load is there, but the efficiency needs to climb for him to hold top-100 value beyond streaming windows.

What to do

• Stream Acuff for Sacramento's final game Thursday if you need points, assists and threes in a shallow league.

• Hold Acuff in deeper formats and monitor whether the 41 minutes and 26 shots become his new normal.

• Temper expectations in nine-category leagues, where his shooting percentages remain a liability despite the counting-stat spike.

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