On Tuesday, December 23, basketball fans watching on NBC and Peacock saw the Dallas Mavericks outlast the Denver Nuggets 131-130, thanks in large part to a heroic 33-point, 9-rebound, 9-assist effort from young rookie Cooper Flagg.

NBA season has seen the Denver Nuggets establish themselves as a top-tier team, but they’ve run into an unexpected roadblock in the Dallas Mavericks.

Cooper Flagg scored 33 points as the Mavericks edged the Nuggets 131-130, snapping a losing streak and handing Denver a rare road loss.

The Dallas Mavericks have downgraded Klay Thompson (left knee soreness) to doubtful for Tuesday’s game against Denver. PJ Washington (right midfoot soreness) and Brandon Williams (right ankle sprain) are questionable, and Max Christie (illness) is doubtful.

The Mavericks continue to rely on Flagg, the NBA’s youngest player, in high-leverage moments. Flagg scored two baskets in the final 59 seconds of the fourth quarter, which got Dallas into overtime. In the extra period, Flagg missed the three shots he attempted but was able to assist Davis for the game-deciding basket.

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Mark Cuban backs Dallas Mavericks forward for major NBA award.

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The Mavericks' front office is expected to field offers on Anthony Davis and other veteran players in the coming weeks.

Dallas Mavericks mascot Champ wears a Christmas-themed costume while interacting with fans during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks are one of 10 NBA teams in action on Christmas Day.