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Cooper Flagg Questionable With Back Contusion as Mavericks Face Pelicans

Dallas will assess the 19-year-old standout’s status before tipoff after a rapid rise into the Rookie of the Year lead.

Overview

  • The NBA injury report lists Cooper Flagg as questionable for Monday’s game in New Orleans with a back contusion, with a pregame evaluation expected.
  • Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 47.8% shooting in his rookie season.
  • Elias-confirmed data places him among the top 18-year-olds all time, including 3rd in points (526), 2nd in assists and the only one with a 40-point game.
  • He scored a career-high 42 against the Jazz to set the single-game scoring record for an 18-year-old, and he recently logged four straight 20-point games, matching LeBron James.
  • Dallas’ injury list for Monday also includes Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum out, with Klay Thompson and others listed as questionable.