Phoenix Suns rookie point guard De'Anthony Melton scored 21 points (9-of-12 field goals, 3-of-4 3-pointers) with 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 turnover in 23.4 minutes of a 122-105 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.
Melton's previous season-high was 7 points and this was his first game playing over 20 minutes. He outplayed Elie Okobo by a considerable margin and figures to earn more playing time moving forward, especially while Devin Booker (hamstring) is sidelined. The Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
The second-round pick also scored a career-high 32.9 FanDuel points on Tuesday, topping his previous high of 20.9 FanDuel points. Melton is averaging 11.1 FanDuel points overall through seven NBA games.