What happened: LaMelo got the better of Dallas rookie-turned-second-year forward Cooper Flagg in their matchup.
Why it matters: Flagg scored 33 in Dallas' NBA Cup opener win over Houston earlier this season and 43 against another opponent on Nov. 9, so one lost possession is an outlier in his run.
By the numbers: Flagg is averaging 25.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 2026-27 through 10 games (as of Nov. 12).