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Cooper Flagg Scores Career-High 26 as Mavericks Fall to Bucks, Tying LeBron’s Age Mark

The 18-year-old played through a right‑thumb sprain, signaling progress during a turbulent stretch for 3-8 Dallas.

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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; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks past Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the third quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • - Dallas lost 116-114 to Milwaukee after leading 88-79 entering the fourth, dropping to 3-8 on the season.
  • - Flagg posted 26 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals, matching LeBron James as the youngest rookie to score 25+ at 18 years, 324 days (per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon).
  • - The rookie said he has a right‑thumb sprain from a prior dunk attempt, called it minor, and plans to tape it each game after playing through it Monday.
  • - Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a headline dunk over Flagg and finished with 30 points as the Bucks closed out a late comeback.
  • - Home fans chanted “Fire Nico!” multiple times in the fourth quarter, reflecting rising frustration with GM Nico Harrison during the team’s slide.