Flagg Mavs ROTY blaze: 51pt teen record +45pt vs Lakers w/ LeBron praise
Key Questions
How did Cooper Flagg perform against the Lakers?
Flagg scored 45 points against the shorthanded Lakers in a 134-128 Mavericks win, boosting his Rookie of the Year buzz ahead of Kyrie Irving's return.
What did LeBron James say about Cooper Flagg's performance?
LeBron James praised Flagg's historic performance after the Lakers' loss, reacting positively to the 19-year-old's 51-point game.
Why are the Lakers considered 'done' after facing Flagg?
An NBA analyst declared the Lakers' season over after wasting LeBron's best game of the year in a loss to Flagg and the Mavericks.
What is the context of Flagg's ROTY buzz?
Flagg's 51-point teen record and 45 against the Lakers have amplified his Rookie of the Year candidacy.
Historic teen 50+; 45pt vs shorthanded Lakers amps ROTY buzz pre-Kyrie.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026