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Eighteen-year-old Cooper Flagg propelled the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with a historic performance, becoming the youngest player to score 35 points in an NBA game. Flagg, the top draft pick, shot 13 for 22 and added eight rebounds in his 20th game. He surpassed LeBron James, who previously held the record as an 18-year-old, making Flagg the only other 18-year-old player to achieve the feat. Further details about the Mavericks’ comeback and Flagg’s assist record, as another remarkable achievement for a rookie, were not included.
