A Record-Breaking Night in Salt Lake City
The Dallas Mavericks traveled to Utah to face the Jazz in what turned out to be a high-scoring thriller. While the Jazz walked away with a 140-133 victory, the headlines belonged to the Mavericks' rookie forward, Cooper Flagg. The Stats That Made History At just 18 years old, Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in a single game. His final stat line was nothing short of elite: 42 Points 7 Rebounds 6 Assists By reaching these numbers, Flagg joined an exclusive club. He is now only the third teenager in the league's 79-year history—alongside legends LeBron James and Kevin Durant—to record at least 40 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game. Additionally, his 42-point explosion tied the Dallas Mavericks' franchise record for points by a rookie, a mark set by Mark Aguirre back in the 1981-82 season.
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