What happened: Cooper Flagg recorded 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Flagg joined Kevin Durant as the second teenager in NBA history to log at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a game. Kyrie Irving added 35 points, teaming with Flagg to carry the Mavericks in another standout showing as the duo combined for 50 second-half points.
Why it matters: The victory pushed Dallas to 7-4 in the 2026-27 regular season through 11 games and extended the team's winning streak to three games. Flagg and Irving also established the NBA lead for the most 30-point performances by a duo this season.
By the numbers: Flagg has recorded 22.5 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, and 6.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. Irving has recorded 22.9 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Durant has recorded 21.0 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 3.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: The ninth-seeded Mavericks look to carry their momentum forward and extend their three-game winning streak in their upcoming regular-season slate.