Oct 26, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) moves the ball to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

After being overshadowed in his NBA debut earlier this week by Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg tried to take matters into his own hands during his second start, a notable performance few in league history have accomplished prior.

The pair have been competing against each other for years, including in high school when Edgecombe played for Long Island Lutheran and Flagg played for Montverde Academy. An old clip of Flagg ruthlessly trash-talking Edgecombe in a 2024 high school matchup has resurfaced after the start of what might be an exciting ROTY race. "You not like that."

Cooper Flagg experienced the most challenging matchup of his young NBA career on Monday night. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft scored just two points in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one night after a 22-point output.

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg features the potential of a superstar. The Dallas Mavericks' 2025 No. 1 overall pick may only be two games into his NBA career, but he's already displayed serious signs of potential. However, Flagg is still adjusting to the NBA whistle, something head coach Jason Kidd addressed before Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

The Mavericks rookie had an impressive third game in the NBA, as he led the Mavs to their first win of the season.

The rookie from Maine barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder.

Sunday, Flagg got back to his winning ways, as the Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 at American Airlines Center. Flagg scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished four assists as Dallas’ offense showed signs of life after two poor showings to begin the season.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the fifth-youngest player in NBA history to score at least 20 points in his first NBA win Sunday.

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Oklahoma City's defense held the Dallas Mavericks under 100 points on Monday night, halting No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg in a win.