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Charlotte Hornets

Cooper Flagg drops career-high 49 in Mavericks loss

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Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg set a career-high in points while making NBA history on Thursday night. He dropped 49 points on 20‑29 shooting. This was the most points scored by a 19‑year‑old in NBA history.

The problem, however, was the fact that the Mavericks lost 123-121 to the Charlotte Hornets. Flagg went up against his former Duke roommate Kon Knueppel, and the matchup likely sparked him to raise his level of play.

It would be Knueppel who iced the game at the free‑throw line, knocking down the winning shots to give Charlotte its fifth win in a row and 10th of the month.

Despite the loss, Flagg put on a show, proving he has a very bright future in the NBA.

About the Author Published Jan 30, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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