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Dirk Nowitzki Urges Patience as Cooper Flagg, Mavericks Halt Skid

Nowitzki’s message targets confidence and routine for a rookie navigating a demanding role.

Overview

  • Dallas snapped a four-game slide with a 111-105 win over the Wizards, securing its first road victory to move to 3-7.
  • Cooper Flagg posted 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals in the win while continuing to struggle with efficiency.
  • Through 10 games, the No. 1 pick is averaging 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 40.3% shooting and 27.0% from three.
  • Flagg called this stretch the most losing he has experienced and said the focus is on staying positive and building chemistry.
  • Nowitzki advised Flagg to lean on work habits and film study, citing his own slow start in Dallas as proof that growth takes time.