Cooper Flagg ’s throwdown at the end of the third quarter didn’t just rattle the rim ; it set off a roar that echoed through the arena and pushed the rookie to a new career high. Joey Mistretta posted the slam on X, writing that the dunk and the free throw that followed gave Cooper Flagg a new NBA career-high with 19 points. Expand Tweet

Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks ’ No. 1 overall pick, delivered the kind of burst every franchise dreams of from a freshman-turned-rookie: physical at the rim, poised with the ball, and suddenly the most electric man on the court. Fans rose, cameras zoomed in, and social feeds filled with the kind of highlight reaction that fuels a young player’s brand.

“Taking a one pound dribble past half court to punch onna 7 footer is insane !!! Good lord,” o

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