Rookie Cooper Flagg delivered a historic Christmas performance, yet Dallas could not overcome Anthony Davis’ early exit and Golden State’s perimeter shooting in a 126–116 defeat.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg turned 19 on Sunday but faces uncertainty for Monday night after being listed as questionable with a back contusion.
Cooper Flagg is mounting a strong late push for Rookie of the Year, narrowing the gap with Kon Knueppel as the season nears its end.
Cooper Flagg has delivered an impressive rookie season in Dallas, but the Mavericks’ potential incentive to lose games for draft positioning could hurt his Rookie of the Year chances.
Rookie Flau'jae Johnson delivered one of her best WNBA performances to help the Seattle Storm defeat Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream.
Flau’jae Johnson called for greater urgency and execution after the Seattle Storm’s offense stalled in a 79–56 loss to the Dallas Wings, extending their early-season struggles.