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Mavericks Stick With Cooper Flagg at Point After Blowout Debut Loss

Jason Kidd reaffirmed the rookie as the starting ball‑handler heading into Washington.

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DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks waits at the scorers table during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on October 22, 2025 in Dallas, 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 13: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks in action during the first half of a preseason game against the Utah Jazz on October 13, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Goodlett/Getty Images)

Overview

  • San Antonio routed Dallas 125-92 as Victor Wembanyama racked up 40 points, 15 rebounds and drew MVP chants in Dallas.
  • Cooper Flagg finished his first NBA game with 10 points and 10 rebounds on 4-of-13 shooting with three turnovers, going scoreless before halftime and noting a more aggressive second-half mindset.
  • Kidd defended deploying Flagg as the lead guard, quipped that the opener’s film was burned, and said the super-sized starting group will continue.
  • D’Angelo Russell said he is comfortable coming off the bench and Kidd declined to label him a sixth man, while media voices including Charles Barkley questioned Dallas’ lack of a true point guard.
  • Dallas hosts the Wizards on Friday as it seeks cleaner ball movement and spacing, with center Daniel Gafford listed as questionable for a potential season debut.