# Cooper Flagg Leads Mavericks to Win

> Cooper Flagg delivers clutch performance in Mavericks' win over Miami Heat.
- Title: Cooper Flagg Leads Mavericks to Win · Dallas Mavericks On SI
- Summary: Cooper Flagg delivers clutch performance in Mavericks' win over Miami Heat. Cooper Flagg's 29-point, 11-assist game earns early MVP buzz for Dallas Mavericks.
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- Source: Dallas Mavericks On SI — https://si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi/cooper-flagg-draws-early-mvp-buzz-leading-dallas-mavericks-win-over-miami-heat-
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:19:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cooper flagg, dallas mavericks, miami heat, nba, mvp buzz, basketball, game, sports
## Mavericks at .500
Dallas Mavericks have 2-2 record after first week of season.
## Cooper Flagg's Game Stats
Flagg scores 29 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks.
## Clutch Fourth Quarter
12 of Flagg's 29 points come in fourth quarter with 10 seconds left.
## Injury Concerns
Flagg missed game due to left shoulder injury but played through it.
## Historic Performance
First teenager with 25+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals in NBA history.
## MVP Buzz
Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor calls it an MVP type of performance.
## Mavericks' Next Game
Mavericks face OKC Thunder on Wednesday with potential win.
## Flagg's Early Stats
Flagg averages 25.0 PPG, 6.3 APG, 5.3 RPG, 3.7 SPG, 1.7 BPG in two-and-a-half games.
## Future Potential
Flagg could become elite if shooting improves.
## Key takeaway

Cooper Flagg's 29-point, 11-assist game earns early MVP buzz for Dallas Mavericks.