Cooper Flagg details Kyrie Irving’s impact on Dallas

Cooper Flagg credited teammate Kyrie Irving with opening up the Dallas Mavericks' offense following a 125-122 comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers. Flagg highlighted Irving's gravity on the court as a key factor that simplifies the game for others after the duo combined for 78 points. Dallas erased a 13-point halftime deficit to improve their record to 7-4.

Flagg finished with a season-high 43 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while Irving contributed 35 points with seven three-pointers. Flagg also noted his offseason improvements in his mid-range shooting, praised contributions from teammates such as P.J. Washington and Walter Clayton Jr., and commended the squad's unselfish ball movement.