Cooper Flagg turned in a historic 43‑point, 10‑rebound, six‑assist performance for the Dallas Mavericks, who edged the Indiana Pacers 125‑122 on Monday night. The 19‑year‑old Rookie of the Year became just the second teenager in NBA history, joining Kevin Durant, to record at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in a single game. Flagg’s efficiency—16‑of‑25 shooting and 3‑of‑6 from deep—helped the Mavericks improve to 7‑4. Kyrie Irving added 35 points in his first back‑to‑back since returning from a torn ACL, and the duo combined for 26 fourth‑quarter points. Flagg’s midrange jumper proved especially reliable, as he shot 59.2% from 10‑19 feet this season. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic remains the only other player averaging similar points, rebounds, assists and steals. Mavericks coach Dusty May praised Flagg’s maturity, while veteran Irving called his play "way beyond his years." Naji Marshall admitted he hadn’t expected Flagg to excel this quickly, noting the rookie constantly raises the bar.
Cooper Flagg’s 43 points and Kyrie Irving’s 35 points anchored the win, while Luka Doncic continues his historic scoring streak for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks’ success highlights Flagg’s evolution into a clutch scorer, now ranking fourth in the league with 27 points in late‑game situations.
Key stats: Flagg’s 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists; Irving’s 35 points on 11‑of‑18 shooting; the Mavericks improve to 7‑4 overall.
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing