"Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game."
"Flagg swatted DJ Steward's attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead."
"Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, jamming home his first points. Early in the second quarter, Flagg nearly sent every fan in the building into a frenzy when he made a spin move into the paint and attempted a one-handed slam dunk over 7-foot Christian Koloko."
Cooper Flagg made his professional basketball debut in the NBA Summer League, helping the Dallas Mavericks secure an 87-85 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg scored 10 points and had six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block. Although he faced shooting struggles, including 0-for-5 from three-point range, he demonstrated impactful plays that showcased his potential. Flagg’s presence energized the crowd, highlighted by a significant block that contributed to the Mavericks' lead late in the game.
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