Sacramento snapped its six-game losing streak with a 115-100 road win over Dallas, fueled by a stronger bench, stifling defense and season-best 3-point shooting. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 25 points, while Malik Monk added 24 points and seven assists off the bench. Acuff took over late, scoring 19 points after halftime to help seal the Kings’ first win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Sacramento shot 52.4% from the field and made a season-high 19 of 43 3-pointers.
  • Dallas shot 41% overall and 7 of 33 from 3-point range.
  • Acuff scored 25 points; Monk added 24, and Zach LaVine had 23.
  • Cooper Flagg scored 17 points on 3-of-19 shooting and committed six turnovers.
  • Dallas attempted 35 free throws to Sacramento’s 15.
Yes, But

The win was a welcome reset, not a complete fix: Dallas kept the game close for three quarters by getting to the line far more often, and Sacramento still had uneven performances from several rotation players. The Kings’ improved physicality and shooting were encouraging, but sustaining that effort is the bigger test.

State of Play
  • Sacramento ended its season-opening skid and closed out its road trip with a decisive win.
  • The Kings’ bench made a difference, with Monk, Leaky Black and Emanuel Sharp supplying scoring and defensive energy.
  • Acuff delivered in the second half, while the defense limited Flagg’s efficiency and forced turnovers.
What's Next

Sacramento returns home for an extended homestand. The key question is whether it can bring the same defensive intensity and bench production consistently.

Bottom Line

The Kings finally have a win—and a clearer blueprint for earning more: play physically, make shots and get meaningful production from the bench.