Cooper Flagg continues to rewrite the NBA record books, and the Dallas Mavericks are starting to look like a serious threat.
The 19-year-old erupted for a season-high 43 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals as Dallas overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night.
Flagg scored 30 of his 43 points in the second half, becoming just the second teenager in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a game, joining Kevin Durant.
He also became the first teenager ever to record 40 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a single game, according to StatMuse.
Mavericks head coach Dusty May couldn’t believe what he was witnessing.
“He affects the game in so many ways and he makes the right plays as far as passing,” May said. “Thank goodness he’s on our team. It’s unbelievable that he’s a 19-year-old doing this.”
Flagg now has five career 40-point games, matching the combined total of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards as teenagers.
But he wasn’t alone in Dallas’ latest victory.
Kyrie Irving added 35 points and seven three-pointers, with the pair combining for 78 points to secure the Mavericks’ third consecutive win.
Irving was full of praise for his young teammate.
“We keep calling him a teenager, but he plays way beyond his years. We’ve got to give him his flowers,” Irving said. “Most young guys will probably move away from that contact, but it seems like this newer generation that’s coming into our league, they fear nothing. And I think he falls right in line with that. So grateful to have him on the wing with me.”
The victory improved Dallas to 7-4, putting the franchise three games above .500 for the first time since March 2025.
Despite the impressive start, Irving isn’t getting carried away.
“We haven’t earned anything in this league yet,” Irving said. “We consistently do it every night, and that’s how you build your identity in this league and you earn your respect. We try not to put the cart before the horse.”
Dallas will now look to extend its winning streak when it faces the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
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