Darius Acuff Jr. Finishes Strong Late In Kings Loss To Blazers

Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. overcame a slow start to score 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, finishing with a quiet night that got loud late during the Sacramento Kings' 120-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Acuff shot 6 of 19 from the field against tough perimeter defense from Portland, keeping his recent momentum going after entering the frame with just seven points. The loss dropped the Kings to 1-11 overall in their fifth straight defeat.