Cooper Flagg propels Mavericks vs. Lakers
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The No. 1 pick in last month’s draft scores 10 points in 32 minutes and blocks a shot that leads to the game-winning 3-pointer as Dallas edges the Lakers, 87-85. Cole Swider has 22 points and 10
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SB Nation on MSN3 thoughts after the Dallas Mavericks hold off the Los Angeles Lakers, 87-85The Dallas Mavericks started Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard led Dallas with 21 points and five assists. Cole Swider scored 22 for LA in defeat.
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The Dallas Mavericks finally featured the much-awaited debut of Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks played against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and came away with an 87-85 win.
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Hill got a close look at Flagg's competitive edge last summer when USA Basketball invited the then-high school phenom to practice with the Select Team ahead of the Paris Olympics. As managing director of the program, Hill watched Flagg hold his own against NBA players -- a rare opportunity for a teenager.
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