Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg’s historic 42 points not enough as Jazz edge Mavericks in OT thriller

Published

December 16, 2025

Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

In a thrilling overtime battle at Delta Center, the Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks 140-133, spoiling a historic performance from rookie sensation Cooper Flagg.

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The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, erupted for a career-high 42 points, along with seven rebounds and six assists. He shot 13-27 from the field and 15-20 from the free-throw line.

Flagg broke LeBron James’ decades-old record for the most points scored by an 18-year-old in NBA history (surpassing LeBron’s 37).

Unfortunately for Flagg and the Mavericks, the Jazz’s balanced attack proved decisive. The Jazz saw Keyonte George go off for 37 points, while Lauri Markkanen chipped in 33 points and 16 rebounds.

Despite the loss, Flagg’s explosive outing reinforces his status as a generational talent and frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.

About the Author Published Dec 16, 2025

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