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Cooper Flagg Becomes Youngest With 35 Points, Lifts Mavericks Over Clippers

Injuries have thrust the 18-year-old into a primary role.

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Nov 29, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dallas beat the Clippers 114-110 at the Intuit Dome, with Cooper Flagg posting 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting and 9-of-11 free throws plus eight rebounds on the second night of a back-to-back.
  • At 18 years, 343 days, Flagg set an NBA age record for a 35-point game, surpassing LeBron James by five days, and punctuated the win with a two-handed dunk over Ivica Zubac.
  • The night before, Flagg recorded 11 assists against the Lakers, the most ever by an 18-year-old, highlighting a rapid two-game jump in playmaking and scoring.
  • Klay Thompson scored 23 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and a late 28-footer that put Dallas ahead for good, providing crucial veteran support.
  • The Mavericks are 6-15 and short-handed, with Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis (calf management on the back-to-back), Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II and late scratch P.J. Washington out, leaving Jason Kidd to lean on Flagg as a primary initiator.