Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record with 42 Points in Mavericks' Overtime Loss to Jazz

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Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record with 42 Points in Mavericks' Overtime Loss to Jazz

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Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record with 42 Points in Mavericks' Overtime Loss to Jazz

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Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, setting the record as the youngest NBA player to reach 40.
Flagg ties the Mavericks' rookie scoring record with his performance against the Jazz.
The Mavericks lose to the Jazz 140-133 in overtime, despite leading late in the game.

Cooper Flagg made history on Monday night by scoring 42 points in a game against the Utah Jazz, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to achieve this milestone. This performance surpasses the previous record of 37 points set by LeBron James in 2003. However, despite his historic achievement, Flagg expressed disappointment due to the Mavericks’ 140-133 loss in overtime. "Obviously, we didn’t win. So it’s tough for me to want to be happy," said Flagg, who needed ice on his ankle after the matchup, according to SCMP and Al Jazeera.

In addition to his record, Flagg also became just the fifth rookie in the last 15 years to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game, finishing with seven boards and six assists. Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised Flagg's development, stating, "The more time he spends on the floor, the more he sees, the better he gets," showcasing Flagg's potential as a key player for the team moving forward. This sentiment was echoed by teammate PJ Washington, emphasizing Flagg's capability to perform under pressure, according to BBC and SCMP.

Al Jazeera, BBC, and SCMP.