What happened: Cooper Flagg is the first teenager in NBA history to record five 40-point games, per the Dallas Mavericks. He shot 16 of 25 for 43 points in Dallas' win Sunday, the same Flagg who was throwing down consecutive dunks in the stretch.
Why it matters: No teenager before him has reached 40 points that many times. The mark adds to a run in which Flagg also became the first NBA teen with a 25-point, five-rebound, 10-assist line in under 30 minutes.
By the numbers: Flagg is averaging 22.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 2026-27 through 10 games.
What to watch: Dallas plays on, with Flagg's next 40-point game extending the teenage record.