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

The Kings earned their first victory of the 2026-27 regular-season after defeating the Dallas Mavericks , 115-100 , at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 2 . Sacramento entered the game against the Mavericks desperate for a win as panic was soon mounting for the team in California's capital. Rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. continues to be their high-volume shot taker, and maker. Acuff tallied a game-high 25 points against Dallas, shooting 10-of-21 from the field with five rebounds and six assists. The rookie had five total turnovers in the game.