Cooper Flagg Pours in 36 Points, Continues Scoring Tear for Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg contributed 36 points (12-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics. Flagg has been on an impressive scoring tear despite Dallas dropping each of its last three games, averaging 39.7 points while shooting 57.7 percent from the field during that stretch. The rookie has taken on an enormous offensive burden for the Mavericks, consistently contributing across multiple categories even as the team faces losses.