The Mavericks, now 2–3, have had a rough start to the season, dealing with injuries to Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Dante Exum. With Davis out against the Pacers, head coach Jason Kidd turned again to Flagg, who played more than 30 minutes and led the team’s starters in scoring.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg flashed a savage gesture at Pacers’ Mac McClung in the Dallas 107-105 win over Indiana.

Dallas Mavericks fans have made a fast tradition of singing Cooper Flagg's name during the national anthem at home games.

A three-time NBA champion sent a strong message about Cooper Flagg that could impact how the Dallas Mavericks approach their future plans. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is one of the most intriguing prospects the NBA has seen in a long time.

The Duke alumnus made the free throw after the dunk to register his 19th point of the game, setting a new career-high. It also helped extend a 13-0 scoring run for the Mavericks. Here's how Cooper Flagg did in his third game of the season:

Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.

How many points, rebounds and assists will Cooper Flagg finish with on Wednesday vs. Indiana? We share the best recommended wagers for his fifth NBA game.

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