Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Cooper Flagg Joins LeBron and Luka in Rare Teen Streak as Mavericks Slide

The 19-year-old recorded a third straight 20-5-5 in Sacramento, highlighting a December surge even as Dallas sits 12-21.

Overview

  • Flagg posted 23 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 113-107 loss to the Kings, rallying after a two-point first half.
  • Per team PR, he set a career best with 15 points in the third quarter, shooting 5-of-6 in the period and 3-of-4 from three for the game.
  • According to ESPN Insights, he became the third teenager with three consecutive 20-5-5 games, joining LeBron James and Luka Dončić.
  • On Christmas Day, he had 27-6-5 in a 126-116 loss at Golden State, becoming the third rookie with a 25-5-5 on the holiday alongside Oscar Robertson and Pete Maravich.
  • Stephen Curry praised Flagg as a “true hooper” after the Christmas matchup, as Dallas navigates a losing record and Anthony Davis’ groin strain absence.