The Cooper Flagg era has begun -- sort of.

It was just the first preseason game for the Dallas Mavericks , but the No. 1 overall pick gave fans something to be excited about in limited action.

The Duke alum and Maine native played only 14 minutes and stuffed the stat sheet — 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block.

Flagg shot 3 for 6, including 2 for 3 from deep and 2 for 2 from the line, with no fouls or turnovers in the 106-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Flagg started the game alongside Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell in what could be a preview of the Mavericks starting five against the San Antonio Spurs on opening night Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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