Cooper Flagg injured on Nesmith flagrant foul — SkimNews
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- Cooper Flagg scored 14 points in 17 minutes before exiting with a left shoulder injury after being fouled hard by Aaron Nesmith late in the first half
- Aaron Nesmith committed a flagrant foul on Flagg during a fast break, leading to a scuffle with Naji Marshall and both players receiving technical fouls after review
- Dusty May said Flagg was in 'good spirits' post-game but will be evaluated in the coming days, leaving his status uncertain for matchups against the Spurs and Heat
- Kyrie Irving emphasized the team's duty to protect Flagg, calling him 'our youngest guy' and citing the importance of brotherhood after the incident
- Cooper Flagg averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists last season and had 32 points in the season opener, establishing himself as a key sophomore contributor
Why it matters: The Mavericks risk losing a foundational young player during a critical early stretch, with back-to-back games looming; Flagg’s absence would strain their depth and disrupt momentum from a strong start to the season, especially given his rising role and recent recognition on CBS Sports’ Top 100 list.
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