What happened: Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. questioned the team's direction following the defeat. Speaking to NBC Sports California, Acuff voiced confusion over how Sacramento has slipped to a 1-10 start. The rookie guard stated that he is unsure how to fix the slide and admitted the record does not sound right.
Why it matters: Sacramento remains mired in an early slump as frontcourt friction and trade rumors continue to surround the roster. Acuff has quickly emerged as a primary contributor in his debut season, but his production has yet to stabilize the franchise. Continued struggles threaten to remove the Kings from Western Conference contention before the winter.
By the numbers: Acuff produced 29 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in the 107-100 loss.
What to watch: Sacramento will look to halt its skid and establish offensive cohesion in its upcoming matchup.