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Cooper Flagg’s 27-Point Night Leads Mavs Past Nets as Jason Kidd Calls Him a Team Leader

The No. 1 pick is carrying a larger load with veterans sidelined, strengthening his Rookie of the Year case.

Overview

  • Jason Kidd praised the 19-year-old’s maturity, saying Flagg is “one of our leaders on the floor and off the floor.”
  • Flagg posted 27 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block in a 113–105 win over the Nets with multiple Dallas starters unavailable.
  • Through 39 games, he is averaging 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists and has played in 39 of the Mavericks’ 40 contests.
  • He now has the most 25-5-5 games by a teenager since Luka Dončić and has logged 18 games with 20-plus points, tied for the rookie lead.
  • Klay Thompson highlighted Flagg’s steady growth and late-game poise, as the rookie pairs improved three-point shooting since December with strong defense.