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NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets

Mavericks The Mavericks got their bounce-back win. Now they’ll wait to find out what it cost them. Cooper Flagg left Friday’s 121-105 road victory over the Pacers after landing on his left shoulder following a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets
Key Things to Know
  • NBA notes highlight Cooper Flagg's injury in a Mavericks win, a late Warriors collapse, and a heavy Hornets loss.
  • Dallas defeated Indiana 121-105 for Dusty May's first head coaching win, but Cooper Flagg exited with a shoulder injury.
  • Golden State blew a 12-point lead in the final four minutes to lose 111-108 to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers to give Dusty May his first NBA head coaching victory, though Cooper Flagg suffered a shoulder injury near halftime. Dallas built a 34-point halftime lead before holding off Indiana after Flagg departed and Kyrie Irving fouled out. In other league action, the Golden State Warriors collapsed late to lose 111-108 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Golden State missed nine consecutive shots to close the fourth quarter, with Stephen Curry indicating he likely will not play Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee addressed fan frustration following a 128-81 home-opener blowout defeat against the Atlanta Hawks, citing 27 turnovers and careless possessions as key factors in the 47-point loss.

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