Pelicans' Derik Queen Outdueled by Flagg in Close Loss

New Orleans Pelicans' Derik Queen was on the losing end of a tight 118-115 contest against the Dallas Mavericks, where he was notably outdueled by former high school teammate Cooper Flagg. Flagg delivered a career-high 29 points, including 12 in the decisive fourth quarter, securing a measure of revenge and leading his team to victory. Queen's Pelicans ultimately fell short against Flagg's dominant performance, highlighting Flagg's impactful scoring surge.