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Cooper Flagg Shatters LeBron’s Record with Stunning 42-Point Explosion—But Why Did His Team Still Lose?

Cooper Flagg Shatters LeBron’s Record with Stunning 42-Point Explosion—But Why Did His Team Still Lose?
Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Cooper Flagg is the only 18-year-old in NBA history to record a 40-point game. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)

(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters)

Though Flagg has come close, putting up 35 points against the Los Angeles Clippers last month, he finally recorded the first 40-point night of his career on Monday in Salt Lake City.

Flagg went 13-of-27 from the field and made 15 free throws for the Mavericks, while also posting 7 rebiounds and six assists. He had 14 points in the first quarter after shooting 5-of-7 from the field, which helped Dallas to an early six point lead. He had 12 points in the fourth quarter and missed a free throw with less than five seconds to go on purpose to help set up a wild comeback that eventually forced overtime — thanks to a clutch rebound from Max Christie.

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