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Cooper Flagg Becomes First 18-Year-Old With Two 20-5-0 Games as Mavericks Surge

The rookie’s improved efficiency after shifting back to forward has coincided with a 23-point scoring clip over his last six games.

Dec 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) runs back up the court during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In a 119-111 win over the Nets on Dec. 13, Flagg posted 22 points, eight assists and zero turnovers.
  • The NBA noted he is the only 18-year-old in league history with two games of at least 20 points and five assists without a turnover.
  • Over his last six outings he is averaging 23.0 points on 56.3% shooting with 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists, and Dallas is 5-1 in that span.
  • Dallas is 4-0 in games when he scores 20 or more points, reflecting his growing late-game role after an early-season point guard experiment.
  • For the season he is at 17.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists, has earned West Rookie of the Month, and was ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s under-25 list.