Cooper Flagg, the number one draft pick, had a historic night for the Dallas Mavericks, scoring a game-high thirty-five points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out two assists in a one hundred fourteen to one hundred ten victory over the LA Clippers. This win ended a three-game losing streak for the Mavericks. Flagg, who turned eighteen before the game, became the youngest player ever to score at least thirty-five points in a game, joining LeBron James as the only two players to achieve this before turning nineteen years old. His outstanding performance came at a crucial time, as the Mavericks were missing several key players due to injuries. Flaggs effort embodied the teams next-man-up mentality, and his performance was praised by coach Jason Kidd. Flaggs historic night showcased his immense talent and potential, proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.

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