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NBA·November 6, 2026 04:16 PM ET

Acuff logs second 20-point, 10-assist performance

Doncic and James are among five others to hit the mark.

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What happened: Acuff recorded his second career performance with at least 20 points and 10 assists. He joins a historical list featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Stephon Marbury, LaMelo Ball, and Scoot Henderson as players to reach the milestone multiple times.

Why it matters: The milestone highlights rare early-career playmaking and scoring volume at the NBA level. Reaching multiple 20-point, 10-assist games places Acuff alongside lead guards and primary initiators who established heavy offensive roles early in their careers.

By the numbers: Doncic has recorded 38.5 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game and 8.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games. James has recorded 15.7 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game and 7.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 7 games. Ball has recorded 17.2 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game and 5.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Henderson has recorded 8.7 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game and 1.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 7 games.

What to watch: Acuff aims to maintain his expanded offensive role as the regular season schedule continues.

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