Cooper Flagg made his professional basketball debut in the NBA Summer League, helping the Dallas Mavericks secure an 87-85 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg scored 10 points and had six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block. Although he faced shooting struggles, including 0-for-5 from three-point range, he demonstrated impactful plays that showcased his potential. Flagg’s presence energized the crowd, highlighted by a significant block that contributed to the Mavericks' lead late in the game.
Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game.
Flagg swatted DJ Steward's attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead.
Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, jamming home his first points. Early in the second quarter, Flagg nearly sent every fan in the building into a frenzy when he made a spin move into the paint and attempted a one-handed slam dunk over 7-foot Christian Koloko.
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