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Cooper Flagg scores 12 in Mavericks' loss to Timberwolves
Rookie forward had a solid performance despite Dallas' blowout defeat.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:56am
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Rookie forward Cooper Flagg scored 12 points for the Dallas Mavericks in their 124-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Flagg, a highly touted prospect, put up a solid effort despite his team's blowout defeat at home.
Why it matters
The Mavericks are struggling this season and are looking to their young players like Flagg to provide a spark. Flagg's performance shows he has potential, but the team as a whole has work to do to turn things around.
The details
Flagg shot 5-of-10 from the field and added 4 rebounds in 25 minutes of action. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards' 28 points, dominated the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 30 points.
- The game took place on Monday, March 31, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
The players
Cooper Flagg
A rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks who was a highly touted prospect coming into the NBA.
Anthony Edwards
A star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led his team to a blowout victory over the Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks
The NBA team that suffered a 124-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The NBA team that defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 124-94.
What they’re saying
“Cooper played hard out there tonight and gave us some good minutes. We're going to need more of that as we try to turn this season around.”
— Jason Kidd, Head Coach, Dallas Mavericks
What’s next
The Mavericks will look to bounce back in their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 2nd.
The takeaway
Despite the Mavericks' struggles this season, rookie forward Cooper Flagg continues to show promise and provide a glimmer of hope for the team's future.
