Flagg chase-down block sets up Irving transition 3 in China Games

Pair connects again in 2026-27 preseason slate

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

Chase down block ➡️ transition 3-pointer Cooper Flagg's rejection at the rim leads to a Kyrie Irving pull-up 3-pointer Via @NBA on X

What happened: Cooper Flagg met the drive at the rim for a rejection during the NBA China Games 2026. Kyrie Irving advanced the break the other way and pulled up for three.

Why it matters: The exchange underscored the Flagg-Irving transition connection that produced an earlier fastbreak in Macao. The 2026 China Games are part of the 2026-27 preseason schedule.

What to watch: Both will continue through the remainder of the preseason entering the 2026-27 campaign.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-12T14:24:06.239870+00:00

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