Acuff and Sutton lift Kings over Bucks 95-89 in California Classic, Burries debuts

Sacramento’s young core delivered when it mattered most at the 2026 California Classic Summer League, as the Kings defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 95-89 on Monday night. The game carried a typical Summer League rhythm, with momentum swings and stretches of uneven offense, but the final score was decided late rather than by a single runaway run.

For Sacramento, the offensive engine was led by Darius Acuff Jr. and Marquel Sutton. Acuff scored 22 points and played a direct role in key possessions, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 3:40 remaining, according to ’s game story. Sutton backed him with 24 points, adding six rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal. Together, their production kept the Kings within striking distance when Milwaukee surged, and gave Sacramento the late scoring necessary to close.

The game also highlighted how Summer League matchups can hinge on distribution and defensive reads, even when rotations are experimental. reported the Kings and Bucks combined for only 37 points in the third quarter, a low-scoring middle period that set up a tighter final stretch. In that environment, small scoring sequences, defensive stops, and end-of-quarter execution took on extra weight.

Milwaukee’s brightest offensive thread came from its bench contributions, where Zack Austin finished with 17 points off the bench. also credited Kam Jones with 14 points and three assists, and described the contest as one marked by streakiness early that became more contrast-driven after halftime.

The debut storyline for the Bucks centered on Brayden Burries, Sacramento’s opponent and Milwaukee’s No. 10 overall pick making his first Summer League appearance. Burries scored 12 points in limited minutes, with two rebounds and one assist, per. The matchup gave a first look at how quickly he can impact a game, particularly as he adjusted from the opening phases into Milwaukee’s late-game push.

Beyond the top lines, both teams received additional help from the rotation. highlighted Dylan Cardwell’s double-double, with 12 points and 12 rebounds, plus multiple defensive contributions. Sacramento also got contributions from players across the floor, including Isaiah Stevens with nine points and other supporting stat lines.

Looking ahead, this result matters less for Summer League standings than for lineup shaping and player development. The recap notes that the two teams return to action in Las Vegas, with the Bucks opening against the Heat on Friday afternoon and the Kings facing the Clippers on Thursday night. For Milwaukee, the question is whether Burries and the rest of its developing rotation can turn flashes into steadier offensive production, especially in the low-scoring quarters that defined Monday’s game.