On Sunday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Texas.
The Mavs won by a score of 134-128.
Cooper Flagg went off for 47 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block while shooting 14/27 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Dallas Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Made NBA History
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks smiles on the court during warm ups before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on April 05, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
In addition, Flagg also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Cooper Flagg passes LeBron James for the most 40-point games by a teenager in NBA history.”
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up ahead of his NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Flagg is having an incredible rookie season for the Mavs.
The former Duke star came into the night with averages of 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 29.3% from three-point range in 65 games.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Cooper Flagg last two games:
45 PTS 9 AST 8 REB 14-27 FG 2-4 3PT 51 PTS 6 REB 3 STL 19-30 FG 6-9 3PT
First rookie since Allen Iverson in 1997 with 40+ PTS in back-to-back games.”
Flagg And The Mavs
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
While Flagg has been great, the Mavs are having a rebuilding season.
They are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 25-53 record in 78 games.
Over their last ten games, the Mavs have gone 2-8 (and they are 15-25 at home).
Following the Lakers, they will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers.
Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports wrote: “The Mavericks winning the lottery is easily one of the most entertaining outcomes. Pair Cooper Flagg with a co-star to grow with and become contenders to compete with OKC and San Antonio for many years to come.”
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on November 05, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA Social Media Reacts To Flagg’s Performance
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring a three point basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center on December 23, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@sixringsofsteeI: “There’s a real chance Cooper Flagg makes an All-NBA team next year He’ll be 20.”
@LegionHoops: “Cooper Flagg’s 51-point game encore: 45 PTS 8 REB 9 AST 2 STL And people still think he doesn’t deserve ROTY.”
@TheHoopCentral: “COOPER FLAGG OVER THE LAST 2 GAMES: 48.0 PPG 7.0 RPG 6.0 APG 2.5 SPG 1.0 BPG 57.9% FG 61.5% 3P 91.7% FT 36.0 MPG ROOKIE OF THE YEAR”
@MavsMuse: “Cooper Flagg isn’t playing like the rookie of the year right now. He’s playing like the MVP”
Brett Usher: “kid is beyond special. late ROTY push is real. third rookie in history and the first since Walt Bellamy in 1962 to score 45+ in back-to-back games”
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