Cooper Flagg's fearless drives to the basket have quickly become appointment viewing for Mavs faithful. With Dallas holding an 88-76 third-quarter advantage over the visiting Nuggets, the rookie forward caught the ball in rhythm and accelerated past his defender. He finished with authority at the rim, throwing down a poster jam that pushed the lead to 14 and brought the American Airlines Center crowd to its feet. Flagg poured in 33 points with 9 rebounds and 9 assists in Dallas's thrilling 131-130 victory on December 23, 2025. · Dec 24, 2025