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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Makes NBA history with huge night
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Flagg registered 49 points (20-29 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 loss to the Hornets.
Flagg scored the most points by a player under 20 years of age in NBA history during Thursday's loss. He dominated in the post from start to finish and showcased his range down the stretch, tying the game at 121 by drilling a clutch trey with 33.1 seconds remaining. However, the 19-year-old committed a turnover on Dallas' second-to-last possession and couldn't find a way to tie the game as time expired. While the final outcome didn't go his way, Flagg was incredibly efficient considering his high volume on the offensive end, knocking down 69.0 percent of his attempts from the field.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Absent from injury report
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Flagg (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Flagg is returning from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The rookie standout could push Caleb Martin to the bench. Over his last eight appearances, Flagg has averaged 18.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 30.4 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Ruled out Wednesday
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Flagg (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Head coach Jason Kidd hopes that Flagg will be able to play Thursday against the Hornets. With the rookie standout sitting out Wednesday, Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Questionable for Wednesday
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Flagg (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Flagg was doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks before it was postponed for weather. Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and there seems to be a good chance that Flagg sits for at least one of these games with the team being super cautious with all their key players.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Game vs. Milwaukee postponed
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Flagg (ankle) and the Mavericks will not fly to Milwaukee for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to inclement weather, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The NBA has yet to offer an official word on a new date for this contest, though a make-up date of Feb. 19 is under consideration, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Flagg was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game due to left ankle injury management, and the Mavericks are next set to play against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Flagg is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle injury management.
Flagg missed two consecutive games earlier in January due to a left ankle injury. It appears the rookie will be sidelined for Sunday's contest to avoid aggravating the issue, and his absence would mean more minutes for Ryan Nembhard, Brandon Williams (knee), Jaden Hardy and D'Angelo Russell. Assuming he's ruled out, Flagg's next opportunity to play would be Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Double-double vs. Golden State
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Flagg registered 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during the Mavericks' 123-115 win over the Warriors on Thursday.
Flagg recorded his sixth double-double of the season Thursday while logging a career high in rebounds. He ended up playing 30 minutes despite being originally slated to operate on a minutes restriction, indicating that he is past an ankle injury that forced him to miss two games in January. Since Jan. 1, Flagg has averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over 31.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: On minutes limit Thursday
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Flagg will be held between 20-to-25 minutes Thursday against the Warriors, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Flagg logged 28 minutes in his return from an ankle injury Monday against the Knicks, but the team will aim to keep his workload a bit smaller Thursday evening as a precaution. This could mean a few additional minutes for Ryan Nembhard or Brandon Williams.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Puts up 18 points in return
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Flagg (ankle) tallied 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes Monday in the Mavericks' 114-97 win over the Knicks.
Flagg was back in action Monday after the left ankle sprain that he sustained in last Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets had kept him out for two straight games. The standout rookie slid back into the starting five at point guard but took on a more subdued role on offense than usual, as he finished third behind teammates Max Christie (26 points) and Naji Marshall (19 points) in scoring. Flagg was also eased back in with a slightly lighter workload than normal -- he averages 33.9 minutes per game for the season -- but look for his playing time to pick up in the Mavericks' next game Thursday versus the Warriors.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Game-time call for Monday
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Flagg (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Flagg has missed two straight contests while nursing a left ankle sprain but has a chance to return to the court Monday. His questionable tag is a clear improvement after he was labeled as doubtful ahead of Saturday's matchup before ultimately being ruled out.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Good to go Monday
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Flagg (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Flagg officially has the green light to return from a two-game absence. With this news, Caleb Martin is likely to shift back to the second unit for Dallas.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Expected to play Monday
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Flagg (ankle) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Knicks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
The stage is set for the rookie No. 1 overall pick to end a two-game absence with an ankle sprain. Flagg's return is likely to send Caleb Martin to the bench Monday.
Flagg (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Utah.
Flagg will miss a second consecutive matchup while dealing with a left ankle sprain. Expect Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams to play a key role in the Dallas rotation again Saturday as a result.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Doubtful for Saturday
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Flagg (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Flagg is likely to miss his second straight game after sustaining a sprained left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets. If the rookie No. 1 overall pick is ultimately ruled out, Caleb Martin and Ryan Nembhard would be candidates for increased playing time.
Flagg (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Flagg has officially been ruled out for Thursday's clash due to a left ankle sprain. This will be his first absence since Nov. 19 and just his second of his rookie season. Flagg's next chance to return will arrive Saturday, also against Utah.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Doubtful for Thursday
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Flagg (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Utah.
This is hardly a surprise after the rookie left Wednesday's game early with a noticeable limp. All signs point to the Mavericks being cautious. In the meantime, it's likely that Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams and Klay Thompson will step into larger roles Thursday, and possibly Ryan Nembhard.
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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Returns to action Wednesday
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Flagg (ankle) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, per the broadcast.
Flagg exited at the 6:01 mark of the second quarter with an ankle injury and went to the locker room but was able to return to action before the end of the first half. His status will continue to be monitored, and if any discomfort resurfaces for the star rookie, Klay Thompson, Ryan Nembhard and Caleb Martin could see expanded roles in Flagg's place.
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