Overview
- Flagg finished with 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, narrowly missing his first NBA triple-double in the one-point victory.
- He shot 14-of-21 from the field and hit a career-high four three-pointers, showcasing improved efficiency and range.
- Team PR said Flagg and Anthony Davis (31 points, nine rebounds, four assists) became the first Mavericks teammates to each record at least 30 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the same game.
- Twin brother Ace watched courtside as Cooper called the moment meaningful, with Ace and older brother Hunter celebrating key plays throughout the night.
- After opening the season as the starting point guard, Flagg has thrived in a point-forward role, punctuating this game with a late assist to Naji Marshall and extending a recent scoring surge reported at 27.6 points per game over his last five outings.