Cooper Flagg made his NBA Summer League debut on Friday night, helping lead the Dallas Mavericks to a narrow 87\u201385 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The No. 1 overall draft pick finished with 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block in 32 minutes of play. Although his shooting was off\u2014just 5-of-21 from the field and 0-for-5 from beyond the arc\u2014Flagg contributed in several other areas, showing his energy, court awareness, and defensive intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the shooting struggles, Flagg delivered a crucial play in the final minutes. After blocking a layup by DJ Steward, he sprinted down the court and drew multiple defenders before dishing a key assist to Ryan Nembhard, who scored the game-winning basket. Following the game, Flagg admitted it wasn\u2019t his best offensive showing, calling it \u201cprobably one of the worst games of my life,\u201d but said he was proud to help secure the win. Mavericks staff praised his composure, hustle, and ability to impact the game in multiple ways, noting that while his shot may take time to develop, his versatility and instincts already make him a valuable asset on the court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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