Dallas Mavericks' Rookie Cooper Flagg Shatters LeBron's Record, Becomes Youngest Player to Score 35 Points in an NBA Game at Age 18.
In a thrilling matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, 18-year-old Cooper Flagg led the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory on Saturday night. This impressive performance marked a historic milestone for the young player, as he became the youngest-ever player to score 35 points in an NBA game, surpassing LeBron James' record.
Flagg's outstanding display saw him go 13 for 22 from the field, grabbing eight rebounds and showcasing his exceptional skillset as a point guard. His composure on both ends of the court was particularly impressive, earning praise from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.
The rookie's aggressive playing style, which has been stressed by Coach Kidd, paid dividends with spectacular dunks, including one over Ivica Zubac. Flagg also impressed in his previous game against LeBron James' Lakers, where he set an NBA record for most assists by an 18-year-old player.
Klay Thompson, a teammate and admirer of Flagg's talent, described the rookie as having "limitless upside" and "every tool to be great." Thompson himself had a standout performance, hitting four three-pointers in the fourth quarter, including one that sealed Dallas' win with just 1:51 remaining.
The Clippers, who were looking for their third straight victory, struggled to contain Flagg's onslaught. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 30 points and eight rebounds, while James Harden added 29 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Mavericks' talented young core.
With this win, Dallas snapped a three-game losing streak, while Los Angeles has lost seven straight games since beating New Orleans on Halloween night. The Mavericks' victory marked their sixth of the season, as they look to build momentum and compete with the league's top teams.
In a thrilling matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, 18-year-old Cooper Flagg led the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory on Saturday night. This impressive performance marked a historic milestone for the young player, as he became the youngest-ever player to score 35 points in an NBA game, surpassing LeBron James' record.
Flagg's outstanding display saw him go 13 for 22 from the field, grabbing eight rebounds and showcasing his exceptional skillset as a point guard. His composure on both ends of the court was particularly impressive, earning praise from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.
The rookie's aggressive playing style, which has been stressed by Coach Kidd, paid dividends with spectacular dunks, including one over Ivica Zubac. Flagg also impressed in his previous game against LeBron James' Lakers, where he set an NBA record for most assists by an 18-year-old player.
Klay Thompson, a teammate and admirer of Flagg's talent, described the rookie as having "limitless upside" and "every tool to be great." Thompson himself had a standout performance, hitting four three-pointers in the fourth quarter, including one that sealed Dallas' win with just 1:51 remaining.
The Clippers, who were looking for their third straight victory, struggled to contain Flagg's onslaught. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 30 points and eight rebounds, while James Harden added 29 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Mavericks' talented young core.
With this win, Dallas snapped a three-game losing streak, while Los Angeles has lost seven straight games since beating New Orleans on Halloween night. The Mavericks' victory marked their sixth of the season, as they look to build momentum and compete with the league's top teams.
oh great, just what we needed, another 18-year-old prodigy coming in and breaking records... like it's a prerequisite for being cool or something 
. I mean, can't even give LeBron James a break? He set the record all those years ago and now some young rookie comes along and steals the show 
. Flagg's got skills for sure, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here... still 18 and has to prove himself on the court 
he's like a mini LeBron James or something! 18 years old and already breaking records 
i mean, the dude's got skill for days, from those sick dunks to his pinpoint accuracy on the court 
anyway idk if Im supposed to be impressed or annoyed lol maybe its both? 
what I do know is that Flagg's skills r insane and I love how Coach Kidd pushed him to be aggressive on the court. but like, can we talk about Klay Thompson 4 three-pointers in a quarter tho that's wild! 
18-year-old Cooper Flagg is a GAME CHANGER 
His composure on court was insane, and those dunks were 
As for Klay Thompson's praise... yeah, limitless upside is spot on 
! And can we talk about the Clippers' struggles? 
Los Angeles needs to get their act together ASAP. But seriously, this win bodes well for Dallas - they're building momentum and looking fierce 
THIS KID IS GOING TO BE A SUPERSTAR FOR YEARS TO COME!!! 
! I love how his coach Jason Kidd has been stressing his aggressive playing style, it clearly pays off when you're dominating games like this 
! Klay Thompson's praise for Flagg is well-deserved, he's got endless potential to be a superstar player 
. Let's see how the season unfolds with this talented young core on the Mavericks, could they make some noise in the playoffs? 
his skills are insane! i was worried he'd choke under all that pressure but he just kept on truckin' 
coach kidd must be doing something right because that kid's got the gift 
dallas is looking like a solid team now with players like flagg and thompson they got the talent to compete with anyone
on the court! 18 years old and already breaking records 
? Mind blown 
! His composure under pressure was insane 
The Clippers just got destroyed by a talented young core, I love it 
. Can't wait to see what Cooper has in store for us next 
. To become the youngest player to hit 35 points in an NBA game at 18 is insane 
. Coach Kidd's strategy worked like a charm, showcasing Flagg's aggressive playing style which paid off with those sick dunks 
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. Losing seven straight games is not where you want to be, especially when you're supposed to be in a battle against the Mavericks 
. it just goes to show that being young doesn't mean you can't bring it 
coach jason kidd must be proud 
! i mean 18 yrs old & he already breaks lebron's record? that's insane! his skills are straight fire 
. klay thompson said it best "limitless upside" and im so here for it!!!