Overview
- The Mavericks defeated the Heat 118-108 as Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis combined to close the game, marking Dallas’ season-best third consecutive victory.
- Flagg, 18, became the youngest NBA player with three straight 20-point games and is shooting efficiently since Davis rejoined the lineup.
- Davis posted 17 points and 17 rebounds in the win, and coach Jason Kidd said his presence draws the opponent’s top defender, easing Flagg’s matchups.
- Undrafted two-way guard Ryan Nembhard added 15 points and 13 assists, fueling talk of a standard deal that cap rules likely delay until at least Jan. 6.
- Dallas is 8-15 with Kyrie Irving still rehabbing an ACL injury into early 2026, and next faces the Thunder, who carry a 13-game winning streak.