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NBA: Cooper Flagg handles the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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‘You’re Always Learning’: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg Embraces Growth After 49-Point Night

Individual milestones came and went quickly for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg on Thursday night. What lingered was the result. In a 123–121 loss, Flagg produced a historic 49-point performance at American Airlines Center but did not dwell on records or ceremony. Instead, his attention remained fixed on the flow...
NBA: Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets talk after the game at American Airlines Center
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‘You Saw History’: Cooper Flagg’s 49-Point Night Collides With Late Turnover As Dallas Mavericks Fall To Charlotte Hornets

History arrived early and lingered late Thursday night at American Airlines Center, unfolding in layers that stretched from the rafters to the final possession. The Dallas Mavericks honored franchise cornerstone Mark Aguirre with the retirement of his jersey, then watched rookie Cooper Flagg deliver one of the most statistically significant...
Luka Dončić shoots during pregame warmups for the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center
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‘A Little Bit Easier’: Luka Dončić Comes Back To Dallas More Settled With Los Angeles Lakers

By the time Luka Dončić stepped onto the floor for his pregame workout Saturday night, the reaction inside American Airlines Center made one thing clear: Dallas still knows exactly who he is. Before the opening tip of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116–110 comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks, Dončić jogged...
Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Max Christie of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026.
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Mavericks Let Control Slip Late as Luka Dončić’s Defense Fuels Los Angeles Lakers’ Rally In Dallas

The scene felt familiar even before the opening tip. Fans navigated icy roads and freezing temperatures across North Texas to fill American Airlines Center, drawn by the weight of a return that still carries consequence. Luka Dončić walked back into the building he once owned emotionally and competitively, this time...
Luka Dončić looks to pass for the Los Angeles Lakers as Naji Marshall defends for the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center
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Everything To Know About Winter Storm Impacting Dallas Mavericks’ Game Against Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers On Saturday

North Texas is bracing for a major winter storm during one of the busiest sports weekends of the season, but the Dallas Mavericks still expect Saturday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers to be played as scheduled at American Airlines Center. Below is everything fans need to know...
Stephen Curry flashes a two-finger gesture during Warriors game at American Airlines Center
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‘Nothing But Mutual Respect’: Stephen Curry Wears Kyrie Irving’s KAI 3 In Dallas During Sneaker Free Agency

Stephen Curry arrived at American Airlines Center on Thursday night carrying more than another pregame storyline. In his hands were Kyrie Irving’s latest on-court sneakers, while a different pair from Irving’s lifestyle line covered his feet — a subtle but unmistakable moment during Curry’s season-long run as a sneaker free...
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