You know, when life throws you curveballs like Cooper Flagg's ankle sprain, it's easy to feel like your whole season is going off the rails

. But here's the thing: setbacks can be opportunities in disguise. Think about it - if Flagg was already playing lights out before getting hurt, does he need a break?

Maybe his body just needed some time to rest and recharge. Now that he's closing in on return to action, we're seeing that same incredible form again

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The Mavericks' situation is a great example of this too. When you've got injuries piling up like they have now, it's tempting to want all the pieces to be accounted for before moving forward

. But what if playing with a mix of old and new, injured and healthy, ends up being the catalyst for something amazing? The Mavericks' momentum just picked up, and who knows, maybe that's exactly what they need

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