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Cooper Flagg Drops Career-High 26 With Taped Thumb as Mavericks Lose to Bucks

The 18-year-old said he will keep his sprained right thumb taped after hurting it on a dunk attempt.

Oct 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) laughs during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Flagg led Dallas with 26 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals in a 116-114 loss to Milwaukee that dropped the Mavericks to 3-8.
  • At 18 years and 324 days, he tied LeBron James as the youngest rookie to score at least 25 points in an NBA game, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
  • Postgame, Flagg described the injury as a right-thumb sprain and said he played through pain and plans to tape it for future games.
  • A pregame photo showed a noticeable wrap on Flagg’s shooting hand, prompting fan concern and online criticism of the team’s medical and training staff.
  • Home fans were heard chanting “Fire Nico!” in the fourth quarter, signaling mounting frustration with GM Nico Harrison during the team’s early skid.