Cooper Flagg scores 43 points
Cooper Flagg dragged the Dallas Mavericks back from a ten-point halftime deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122.
Flagg finished with 43 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 16 of 25 from the field and made all eight of his free throws, adding six assist and three steals.
Joining Kevin Durant in NBA history
The performance made Flagg the only teenager in NBA history alongside Kevin Durant to record at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in a single game.
It marks the fifth time in Flagg’s career that he has surpassed the 40-point threshold. He also extended his streak of consecutive double-doubles to four, giving him five on the season.
Kyrie Irving returns with 35 points
Kyrie Irving supported Flagg with 35 points, his highest total of the season. He shot 7 of 11 from three-point range and 11 of 18 overall from the floor.
The game marked Irving’s first back-to-back appearance of the season after missing 19 months with an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Fourth-quarter comeback seals victory
The turning point arrived in the final quarter, where Flagg and Irving combined for 26 points and scored the first 13 points of the period for Dallas.
The Mavericks outscored Indiana 35-29 in the last twelve minutes to overturn the game. The win pushed Dallas to a 7-4 record and secured their third victory in a row at home.
Pascal Siakam fades after fast start
Pascal Siakam dominated the first half for Indiana with 26 points, shooting 8 of 9 from the field and 5 of 6 from beyond the arc as the Pacers built a 66-56 halftime lead.
In the second half, Siakam managed only three points to finish with 29, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Indiana dropped to a 3-8 record following the defeat.
Nesmith and Nembhard lead Pacers before upcoming games
Aaron Nesmith contributed 18 points with two late three-pointers, and Andrew Nembhard recorded 12 points and 12 assists. Dallas capitalized on a 43-27 rebounding advantage.
In the closing seconds, Caleb Martin deflected Nembhard’s pass near the sideline to secure the win while the Indiana coach protested a non-call at center court.
The Pacers host Washington on Wednesday, November 11, while the Mavericks visit Minnesota on Thursday, November 12.
