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Even without Luka Doncic<\/strong>, it turned into an instant NBA thriller<\/strong> – and Cooper Flagg once again proved why he’s one of the league’s most exciting young stars.<\/p>\n Led by their sensational No. 1 overall pick<\/strong>, the Dallas Mavericks snapped their worst home losing streak<\/strong> in 32 years, delivering a statement win.<\/p>\n For the first time in NBA history<\/strong>, a teenager<\/strong> and a 40-year-old player<\/strong> each scored 30+ points in the same game.<\/p>\n Flagg dominated with 45 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds<\/strong>, while LeBron James responded with 30 points, 15 assists and 9 rebounds<\/strong> in a legendary showdown.<\/p>\n Flagg recorded back-to-back 40-point games<\/strong> for the first time in his career. Just two nights earlier, the 19-year-old dropped 51 points<\/strong>, becoming the first teenager in NBA history<\/strong> to reach that mark.<\/p>\n He is now the first rookie to post consecutive 40-point games since Allen Iverson in the 1996-97 season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With four 40-point games<\/strong> this season, Flagg has already surpassed the three posted by LeBron as a teenager – further cementing his place among elite rookie company.<\/p>\nFlagg vs. LeBron: A historic night<\/h2>\n
Historic rookie run<\/h2>\n