What happened: Cooper Flagg finished with 43 points on 16-of-25 shooting, adding 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three 3-pointers. The Dallas Mavericks led by three with 4.0 seconds to play after a hustle play by Naji Marshall, and they won their third straight game.
Why it matters: Flagg's 43 is nearly double his scoring average of 22.5 points per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. The win lifts Dallas to 6-4 on the season.
By the numbers: Flagg: 43 PTS, 16-25 FG, 3 3PM, 10 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL. Season (2026-27, through 10 games): 22.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 6.5 APG. Marshall (2026-27, through 8 games): 11.1 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.5 APG.
What to watch: Dallas goes for a fourth straight win in its next outing.