Overview
- In a 122-109 win over Houston on Saturday, the Dallas rookie put up 19 points, five rebounds and three assists with two steals and two blocks, finishing without a turnover or a foul.
- Flagg now holds the most games by an 18-year-old with at least 15 points, two steals and two blocks, breaking a benchmark previously linked to LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, according to Real Sports.
- Kevin Durant commended Flagg’s progress after the game, saying he is “finally figuring it out” with three-level scoring and strong off-ball play.
- Dallas has won four of its last five, including victories over the Thunder, Nuggets and Rockets, as Flagg thrives off the ball while Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams handle more creation.
- For the season he is averaging roughly 17–18 points, about six rebounds and three assists with 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks per game, strengthening his Rookie of the Year candidacy.