NBA》19-year-old Flagg scored 25 points and a career-high 12 assists. The Mavericks tore through the Nets and won 2 consecutive games.
Quick Look
- Cooper Flagg, the top pick of the Mavericks, contributed 25 points and 12 assists in 28 minutes, leading the team to a 130:93 home victory over the Nets and their second consecutive victory.
- Irving scored 21 points, Garford had 18 points, and Porter Jr. of the Nets was the best with 19 points.
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Why It Matters
The Mavericks faced the Nets at home. Flagg was the No. 1 pick and his performance was a career-high in this campaign.
Flagg. (AFP)
The Mavericks faced the Nets at home today. No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg put in an efficient performance, contributing 25 points and 12 assists in just 28 minutes. The Mavericks led the team to a 130:93 victory over the Nets and their second consecutive victory.
Flagg had a good start to the game. He scored 14 points on 5 of 6 shots in the first quarter, and helped the team launch a 33:26 offensive into the second quarter. The Brooklyn army's offense was still sluggish in the second quarter, with only 20 points scored in a single quarter. The Mavericks had a 66:46 advantage after the first half.
After the easy basket, the Mavericks relied on Daniel Gafford to score 11 points on 5 of 5 shots. In addition, Kyrie Irving also scored 10 points in the quarter, extending the lead to 30 points. This campaign led by up to 37 points, and successfully secured the victory.
Flagg made 8 of 13 shots in 28 minutes and contributed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and set a career high with 12 assists. Irving scored 21 points on 9 of 15 shots. Garford finished with 18 points. The Nets were led by Michael Porter Jr. with 19 points.
Open Questions
- How is the Mavericks' record this season?
- What was Flagg's draft year and pick?
