Returns From Wrist Injury to Drop 33 Points in Loss to San Antonio

Cooper Flagg returned to the lineup on Friday after dealing with a wrist injury, delivering a massive 33-point performance in a 139-120 loss to the Spurs. The Mavericks standout added six rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes, further solidifying his status as a primary frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Despite the defeat, Flagg's high-impact production continues to fuel discussions regarding a potential co-winner scenario for the award alongside Kon Knueppel.