DALLAS — Cooper Flagg had Brooklyn chasing him around the floor all night Sunday. The rookie finished with 25 points and a career-high 12 assists as the Mavericks cruised to a 130-93 win over the Nets at American Airlines Center.
Flagg had 20 points by halftime and didn’t slow down after the break. He shot 8-of-13 from the field, hit three 3-pointers and went 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. His 12 assists were the most he’s recorded in a game.
Kyrie Irving finished with 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while Daniel Gafford added 18 points, five rebounds and three blocks.
Dallas had answers all night, particularly inside. The Mavericks scored 64 points in the paint and got another 58 from their bench, both season highs.
Brooklyn struggled to keep pace. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 19 points, but the team managed just 46 points in the first half and never got the offense going.
The 37-point victory was Dallas’ largest ever against the Nets franchise. The Mavericks also matched their season high with 31 assists and shot 90.9% from the free-throw line.
For Flagg, it was another night that showed how much he can do beyond putting the ball in the basket. His scoring opened things up, and his playmaking kept the Dallas offense moving.
The Mavericks have now won nine of their last 10 meetings with Brooklyn.
