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3 notes after Dallas drops an overtime game to Utah, 140-133
The Utah Jazz came back to defeat the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 140-133. The Mavericks got things started quickly, to the tune of a season-high 43-point first quarter, powered by an impressive 14-point outpouring from Cooper Flagg, whose shooting touch and ability to finish around the rim are improving at a blistering pace.
Tip-off between the Jazz and Mavericks lands at 7 p.m. MT in the Delta Center, as Utah will attempt to fire off win number two in a row after their win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, and continue their strong play in front of the home fans they've shown thus far this season.
There was a lot of hype entering the 2025-26 NBA season around first overall pick Cooper Flagg. MORE: Deandre Ayton’s mom cooks incredible Jamaican holiday meal for Los Angeles Lakers And the former Duke Blue Devil showed exactly why on Monday with a historic display against the Utah Jazz.
Flagg’s 42 points in Monday’s overtime loss to the Jazz were the most scored by an 18-year-old in NBA history.
Welcome to the history books, Cooper Flagg. Entering Monday's NBA slate, LeBron James held the single-game scoring record for an 18-year-old with 37 points. However, the Dallas Mavericks rookie surpassed that with a career-high 42 points in a loss to the Utah Jazz: The No.