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Mavericks Start D’Angelo Russell, Bench Klay Thompson as Cooper Flagg Shifts Off Point

The shakeup follows a league-worst offense during a 2-6 start under Jason Kidd’s rookie-at-point experiment.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball down court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on November 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
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Overview

  • Dallas unveiled a new starting lineup against the Pelicans: D’Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg at small forward, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford.
  • The first game after the change ended in a 101-99 loss, with Thompson posting 11 points off the bench while Russell shot 3-for-10 with three assists.
  • Through the early slate, the Mavericks rank last in offensive rating at roughly 103.6 points per 100 possessions.
  • The skid reached three straight defeats for a 2-6 record as injuries to Kyrie Irving (ACL) and Anthony Davis (calf) limited veteran playmaking and scoring.
  • Flagg said the losing has been a new experience for him, calling it the most he has ever lost as he adjusts to the NBA grind.