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Cooper Flagg Scores 42 to Break LeBron James’ 18-Year-Old Scoring Record in Mavs’ OT Loss to Jazz

The 18-year-old No. 1 pick is strengthening his Rookie of the Year case.

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Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (8) goes for a layup against Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during overtime at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) waits for the pass from guard Ryan Nembhard (9) as Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) defends during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Flagg posted 42 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists on 13-of-27 shooting with 15-of-20 from the foul line in Salt Lake City.
  • Utah beat Dallas 140-133 in overtime after starting the extra period on an 11-4 run, with Keyonte George scoring 37 and Lauri Markkanen adding 33 and 16 rebounds.
  • The rookie became the first 18-year-old in NBA history to record a 40-point game, surpassing LeBron James’ prior mark of 37 set in 2003.
  • He scored 24 before halftime, the most points in a half by any 18-year-old in league history.
  • The outing tied Mark Aguirre for the Mavericks’ rookie single-game scoring record as Dallas dropped to 10-17.