Cooper Flagg Stats Tonight: Mavericks Rookie Engages in Blockbuster Battle Against Luka Doncic and Lakers (Nov. 28, 2025 NBA Cup)

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg battled against Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers for the first time in his career during an NBA Cup clash on Friday. Flagg led the Mavericks' starting lineup, which featured a couple of decisive changes. Anthony Davis returned after missing 14 consecutive games, while rookie Ryan Nembhard received his first career start.Max Christie and P.J. Washington rounded out the Mavericks' starting lineup. Daniel Gafford and Brandon Williams were moved to the bench to accommodate Davis and Nembhard in the starting five.Flagg was totally uninvolved during the first five minutes of the game. His offensive impact was minimal, with only one assist to his name before he went to the bench for his first spell on the sidelines. The rookie's first shot attempt of the quarter came in the 11th minute, and he swished a mid-range jumper. He had two points, one rebound and one assist in nine first-quarter minutes.