Former Duke basketball start Cooper Flagg had a career night in the Dallas Mavericks ' 118-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 21 in the NBA Cup.

Flagg posted 29 points with seven rebounds and five assists for his best performance in the league after being drafted No. 1 overall by the Mavs in the 2025 NBA Draft. He helped the Mavs overcome a 14-point halftime deficit with 21 of his points coming in the second half on 8-of-9 shooting. He was up against former Montverde teammate and now-New Orleans center Derik Queen, evening the NBA series between the two at one game a piece with the win.

The performance comes after Flagg missed the potential game-tying shot the last time the two teams met on Nov. 5, leaving the court visibly frustrated.

Prior to Friday night, F

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