Flagg scored 10 points in his debut as the Mavericks defeated the Thunder in the preseason
2025-10-07 08:21
On October 7, 2025 NBA No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg helped the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 in the preseason, getting off to a good start in the new season.
In this game held in Fort Worth, Texas, Flagg showed an all-around performance in just 14 minutes, scoring 10 points and 6 rebounds. After a slightly rusty first quarter, he quickly found his rhythm in the second, hitting a difficult layup and then a pull-up three-pointer. He then assisted Dwight Powell for an alley-oop dunk, showcasing his excellent vision and court control.
At halftime, Flagg scored 10 points on 3- for -6 shooting, giving the Mavericks a commanding 26-point lead. The Thunder shot just 26% in the first half , shooting 13-for-49 as a team . Although the Thunder fought back in the second half, clawing back 10 points and leading 21-11 in the fourth quarter , they were unable to pull off a comeback. The Mavericks maintained their steady offensive momentum, ultimately winning by 17 points. Key players, including Flagg, did not play again.
Flagg averaged 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds at Duke University, earning National Player of the Year honors. He joined the Mavericks as the top pick. After trading Dončić, the team had a 1.8% chance of winning the top pick, injecting new hope into their rebuilding.
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