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Cooper Flagg Delivers 31 Points After Struggling in Summer League Debut

His defensive promise in Las Vegas set the stage for a 31-point performance that solidified his status as Dallas’s player to watch

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center in his pro basketball debut on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Overview

  • In his Summer League debut on July 10, Flagg shot 5-for-21 for 10 points but contributed six rebounds, four assists, three steals and a crucial block that led to Ryan Nembhard’s go-ahead three.
  • Flagg described the opener as “one of the worst games of my life” yet emphasized that securing the 87-85 win was his primary takeaway.
  • In his second outing on July 12, Flagg led all scorers with 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting, also recording four rebounds, an assist and a block in a showing that underscored why he was the top pick.
  • Coach Jason Kidd has used the low-stakes setting in Las Vegas to experiment with Flagg’s ball-handling and positionless play ahead of the regular season opener in October.
  • Summer League tickets for Flagg’s debut averaged $223, the highest since Victor Wembanyama’s 2023 launch, reflecting fan and market excitement over his arrival.