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Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg, 18, Sets NBA Age Record With 42 in OT Loss to Jazz

The No. 1 pick’s breakout caps a weeks-long scoring surge that has vaulted him to the forefront of the rookie race.

Overview

  • Flagg posted 42 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists on 13-of-27 shooting and 15-of-20 from the line in a 140–133 overtime defeat in Salt Lake City.
  • He became the youngest player and first 18-year-old to score 40 or more in an NBA game, surpassing LeBron James’ 37 as an 18-year-old in 2003.
  • The 42-point night tied Mark Aguirre for the most points by a Mavericks rookie in a single game.
  • He joined LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards as teenagers to record at least 40 points and 5 assists in a game.
  • Over his last seven games he has averaged 25.7 points, as Dallas sits 10–17 and 12th in the Western Conference.