Mavericks Beat Clippers 114-110 on Flagg's 35 Points

Inglewood, California, saw an electrifying NBA matchup on Saturday night as the Dallas Mavericks edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 114-110, propelled by a career-high 35-point performance from rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. The November 29, 2025, victory at the Intuit Dome snapped Dallas's three-game losing streak and highlighted the 18-year-old's rapid rise in the league.

Flagg, the top overall pick in this year's draft and a former Duke standout, delivered 13 of 22 field goals, including a dominant first half where he scored 21 points. His aggressive play featured a turnaround fadeaway jumper that capped a 15-2 run, giving the Mavericks an early 33-28 lead in the second quarter. Despite the Clippers responding with consecutive baskets from Kawhi Leonard to build a 47-38 halftime advantage, Flagg remained unfazed. He added a crucial jumper with 2:47 left in the fourth to put Dallas ahead 101-100, then sealed the win with six free throws in the final 1:20.

The performance etched Flagg's name in NBA history. At 18 years and 343 days old, he became the youngest player ever to score 35 or more points in a game, surpassing LeBron James by five days. James, as an 18-year-old rookie...