Even Nikola Jokic can’t help but be impressed by “really mature” Cooper Flagg
What began as a typical late-December Western Conference showdown quickly turned into a defining moment of the young NBA season, and a coming-of-age performance for Cooper Flagg.The Mavericks' 19-year-old phenom paced Dallas to a narrow 131-130 victory over the Denver Nuggets, flirting with a triple-double as he poured in 33 points, secured nine rebounds, and delivered nine assists on Tuesday night.The result ended Denver's 11-game road winning streak and lit up a Mavericks roster still searching for a consistent identity and direction.Flagg's stat line was eye-popping. He shot 14-for-21 from the field, including four 3-pointers on six attempts, and played nearly 40 minutes of high-impact basketball at the American Airlines Center."He was definitely a hot hand out there," Nuggets star Nikola Jokic told ESPN, acknowledging Flagg's composure against one of the league's most experienced competitors."But just, I'm going to say […]