Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg led the way with 20 points and nine rebounds on Wednesday night, but his late floater rimmed out as the Mavs suffered another heartbreaking defeat.

Dallas fell 101-99 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-6), marking the team's third straight loss within the last week.

New Orleans got a season-high 22 points and nine boards from Saddiq Bey, and six different Pelicans scored in double figures in a tight contest decided in the final minute.

Despite the competitive showing, the Mavericks have now fallen to 2-6 on the season and last place in the Western Conference.

"I mean, for me, it's the most I've lost since, you know, I think ever," Flagg told reporters after the game. "So, it's obviously a lot different. You have to adapt to just playi

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