Overview
- Team officials said during the third quarter that Flagg would not return after spraining his left ankle in the second period while defending Peyton Watson.
- Flagg briefly re-entered before halftime but was held out afterward; Jason Kidd said he stepped on an opponent’s foot and had tweaked the same ankle Monday against Brooklyn.
- Thursday’s injury report lists Flagg as doubtful to face the Jazz, with the team continuing to evaluate his status.
- Dallas also lost Daniel Gafford to a right ankle sprain on Wednesday, with Anthony Davis already out and Kyrie Irving still recovering, further straining the rotation.
- The Rookie of the Year frontrunner has appeared in 40 of 41 games and is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists, earning repeated praise from Kidd for his leadership.