Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History with 42 Points, Youngest to Score 40

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg made NBA history, becoming the youngest player ever to score 40 points. The 18-year-old, and number one draft pick, recorded a career-high 42 points (13-27 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 15-20 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two blocks in 42 minutes during a 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz. He surpassed LeBron James' 37-point mark from 2003 and equaled Mark Aguirre's Mavericks rookie record. Flagg, who had 24 points by halftime, also set career highs in free-throw attempts and makes. He is the third teenager (after James and Durant) to achieve 40 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.