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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg recorded a rare stat line on Monday night, becoming only the second player in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a game.
Flagg, 19, joined Kevin Durant as the only player in the league's history to record such a stat line as a teenager. KD accomplished the feat in 2008. According to StatMuse, only Flagg, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic have recorded at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in multiple games as teenagers.
Most importantly, Flagg's performance powered the Mavericks to a 125-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The sensational sophomore finished with 43 points after making 16-of-25 field goals, along with six assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers made in the win.
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It was also Flagg's 14th career game where he scored 30 points or more in the contest. LeBron James had 20 such games before age 20, the only player with more than Flagg before turning 20.
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According to a Novig post, the history also included Flagg becoming the only teenager to record multiple 40-point double-doubles in NBA history.
A highlight video of Flagg's insane performance surfaced from the NBA social media showcasing how he helped lead the Mavericks to another win.
Flagg continues to impress, and he's just in his second season. Reaching these historical feats seems to point to more to come in the future from the former Duke Blue Devils standout.
There's a reason the Dallas Mavericks made him their No. 1 pick last year, as he possesses an all-around set of skills that is constantly on display. So far this season, he's averaging 25.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and has a 50% field goal percentage.
He's also helped the Mavericks begin their season at 7-4, which is just below the No. 8 team in the Western Conference standings.
With more big performances from Flagg, it seems this could be a team contending for a play-in or playoff spot when the postseason picture unfolds in 2027.
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