Cooper Flagg was down injured, and the Dallas Mavericks weren’t happy. It was late in the first half on Friday night, and the Mavs were taking on the Indiana Pacers. Flagg had been flying in for a fastbreak dunk, and…
Dallas Mavericks players confronted Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith after a hard foul left Cooper Flagg injured during Friday night's matchup. The incident occurred late in the first half when Flagg attempted a fastbreak dunk and was fouled from behind by a trailing Nesmith, causing Flagg to fall to the floor.
Writer Billy Heyen notes that while the Mavericks viewed the play as dirty, Nesmith appeared to be attempting a legitimate block from behind rather than intentionally injuring Flagg. Heyen suggests the Mavericks' ultimate reaction will likely depend on Flagg's injury severity and whether he misses playing time.
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