"Cooper Flagg made NBA history on Monday night, but the milestone came in frustrating circumstances as the Dallas Mavericks fell 140-133 to the Utah Jazz. The 18-year-old rookie scored 42 points, the most ever by a player of his age in the league, surpassing the previous record of 37 set by LeBron James in December 2003. Despite the achievement, Flagg was left disappointed after the loss, cutting a subdued figure in the aftermath with ice strapped to his ankle following a late injury in regulation."
"Flagg, who turns 19 on Sunday, delivered one of the standout performances of his early NBA career. Alongside his scoring output, he recorded seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal. The display placed him in elite company. Flagg became just the third teenager in league history to post at least 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in a game, joining Kevin Durant and James."
"His attacking mindset has been particularly evident in his ability to draw fouls, converting 15-of-20 attempts from the free-throw line against Utah. Reflecting on his development, Flagg pointed to increased comfort as the season has progressed. "It's come a long way from the start of the season, so I'm proud of that fourth quarter," he said. "It's a new game, but I am getting more and more comfortable, and just settling in, honestly, just being myself and letting the game come to me.""
Cooper Flagg scored 42 points as the Dallas Mavericks lost 140-133 to the Utah Jazz. The 18-year-old surpassed LeBron James' 37-point record for players of that age, becoming the youngest to reach 42. Flagg also recorded seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal, and became the third teenager in NBA history with at least 40 points, five rebounds and five assists, joining Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Flagg has averaged 25.7 points over his last seven games and converted 15-of-20 free throws against Utah. He left the game with an ankle injury and appeared subdued after the loss.
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