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Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on the road at 7:30 p.m. Monday. OKC (3-0) earned a 117-100 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. It's one of only four undefeated teams left in the NBA.
The Sporting News tracked live stats and highlights from Cooper Flagg's NBA debut in Mavericks vs. Spurs on Wednesday night. Here's how the No. 1 pick performed.
Victor Wembanyama dazzled as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a big victory in their season opener on Wednesday.
Cooper Flagg showed glimpses of his potential as the Dallas Mavericks fell 117-107 to the Wizards in their second game.
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Victor Wembanyama stats vs. Mavericks: Spurs star stacks highlights, puts NBA on notice with dominance in return
Wembanyama posted his fifth career game with at least 40 points, doing so in just 30 minutes while shooting 71.4 percent from the floor. He set a new Spurs record for points in a season-opener along the way, surpassing George Gervin's 39 points in the 1977 opener.
Top pick Cooper Flagg got the start and played 28 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game between the Mavericks and Lakers.
Mavericks fans have started a powerful new Cooper Flagg tradition during the national anthem that’s giving everyone goosebumps in Dallas.
The Cooper Flagg era has begun -- sort of. It was just the first preseason game for the Dallas Mavericks, but the No. 1 overall pick gave fans something to be excited about in limited action. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Lopez holds North Texas and its vibrant culture close to his heart, and he says his work with the Mavericks helps him show inclusivity and diversity. A great deal of that work is in honor of his birthplace, Mexico City. He said he hopes to leave a lasting legacy, one project at a time.
The Mavericks picked up their first win of the season on Sunday. Can they follow it up with an upset win over the Thunder?