Cooper Flagg scored 32 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 128-110 season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Mavericks’ public relations account said it was the highest point total by a teenager in an NBA season opener.
Flagg led all scorers, shooting 10 of 17 from the field and 11 of 13 at the free-throw line. He added five rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. each scored 30 points for Houston.
Dallas fell behind after being outscored 38-12 in the second quarter. The Mavericks trailed by as many as 37 points before narrowing the final margin to 18.
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