‘Thank goodness he’s on our team’: Cooper Flagg makes history, Dallas Mavericks keep stacking wins

Cooper Flagg scored a season-high 43 points to guide the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at American Airlines Center. Flagg joined Kevin Durant as the only teenagers in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a game. Alongside Flagg, Kyrie Irving scored 35 points to seal Dallas' third consecutive victory and improve their season record to 7-4.

Dallas overcame a 13-point deficit after trailing 66-56 at halftime, despite Indiana's Pascal Siakam scoring 26 first-half points before being limited to three after the break. Mavericks head coach Dusty May praised Flagg's comprehensive scoring package and clutch play. Dallas survived a tense finish when Caleb Martin intercepted Andrew Nembhard's pass with 0.9 seconds remaining to secure the win ahead of a three-game road trip.