What happened: Cooper Flagg has scored 43 points, and Dallas holds a three-point lead with 4.0 seconds to play. Naji Marshall made a hustle play in the sequence.
Why it matters: Dallas entered at 6-4 in 2026-27 through 10 games, seeded 10th, after a 130-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 8.
By the numbers: Flagg is averaging 22.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 2026-27 through 10 games. Marshall is averaging 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists through 7 games.
What to watch: Dallas has to defend the three-point lead through the final 4.0 seconds.