Cooper Flagg Leaves Mavericks’ 121-105 Win Over Pacers With Shoulder Injury
The Dallas forward was fouled hard from behind by Indiana's Aaron Nesmith, did not return to the game, and is likely to miss Saturday's game against San Antonio, according to his coach.
The Dallas Mavericks earned their first win of the 2026-27 season Friday night, beating the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on the road, but lost forward Cooper Flagg to a shoulder injury in the process.
Flagg appeared to have a clear path to the basket when Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith caught up with him from behind and committed a hard foul, according to Duke Wire. A scuffle followed, and several players were called for technical fouls. Nesmith’s foul was later upgraded to a flagrant foul.
Flagg did not return to the game. Before leaving, he had scored 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting, with six assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block.
Irving leads Dallas in scoring
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 24 points, adding three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block.
Flagg likely to miss Saturday game
Flagg is likely to miss Saturday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Duke Wire reported. Head coach Dusty May said Flagg would be evaluated in a couple of days. Flagg won Rookie of the Year last season, according to Duke Wire.
Reporting based on coverage by Duke Wire.
