The Dallas Mavericks held their lone preseason game at American Airlines Center on Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

The game served as another opportunity for the Mavericks to test their new offensive schemes against another team, but it also served as Cooper Flagg’s unofficial debut in his new home arena.

The Mavericks rookie showcased more of his versatility and left fans longing for more as he finished with 11 points, three rebounds and four assists in Saturday’s 120-116 loss to the Hornets. Dallas dropped to 1-1 in preseason play with two games left.

Here are a few takeaways from Saturday’s loss:

Flagg’s dynamic first half

Flagg prioritized playmaking from the opening tip, similar to his start in Monday’s game against Oklahoma City . The rookie forward had a stea

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