What happened: Flagg finished with 43 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Irving scored 35 points with 4 assists, making 7 of 10 three-pointers.
Why it matters: The two combined for 78 points. Flagg's 43 sits well above his 22.5-point average in 2026-27 through 10 games, and Irving's 35 is well above his 22.9 through 9 games.
By the numbers: Flagg: 43 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST, 16-of-25 FG. Irving: 35 PTS, 4 AST, 7-of-10 3PT, 11-of-18 FG. Season averages in 2026-27: Flagg 22.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists through 10 games; Irving 22.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists through 9 games.
What to watch: Dallas next faces the question of whether the pair can sustain this scoring as the schedule continues.