The NBA Summer League featured an exciting matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, showcasing the performances of Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall draft pick.
In his debut against the Lakers, Flagg contributed to the Mavericks’ narrow 87-85 victory in a fiercely competitive game, although he struggled to find his rhythm. Despite facing challenges with his shooting, he turned things around and impressed in his second game with the Mavericks. In the loss to the Spurs, Flagg finished with 31 points, four rebounds, and one assist. However, he still had difficulty from the three-point line, making just two of six attempts. Nonetheless, his performance shows promise for Dallas.
Here’s how the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs matchup played out, with the Mavericks losing to the Spurs, 76-67.
Cooper Flagg highlights vs. Spurs
End of the 4th quarter: Dallas Mavericks 69, San Antonio Spurs 76
The San Antonio Spurs took control of the game in the fourth quarter and secured the NBA Summer League victory, 71-61. David Jones-Garica came off the bench to lead the Spurs in scoring with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Despite the loss, Cooper Flagg seemed comfortable and led the Mavericks in scoring with 31 points, four rebounds, and one assist.
End of the 3rd quarter: Dallas Mavericks 49, San Antonio Spurs 59
Cooper Flagg passed the ball to Ryan Nembhard, helping the Mavericks begin their scoring in the second quarter. However, it wasn’t sufficient, as the Spurs gained momentum and finished the third quarter with a 10-point lead. Flagg led the Mavericks in scoring with 22 points, along with two rebounds and one assist.
End of the 2nd quarter: Dallas Mavericks 32, San Antonio Spurs 33
Cooper Flagg came out hot and displayed his versatile skills in the second quarter, adding another 13 points and one rebound to the scoreboard to get the Mavericks within one point against the Spurs. Flagg has 15 points for the Mavericks heading into halftime.
End of the 1st quarter: Dallas Mavericks 11, San Antonio Spurs 21
It has been a slow start for the Dallas Mavericks and the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Cooper Flagg, as they trail the San Antonio Spurs by 10 points at the end of the first quarter. Flagg finished the first quarter with three points.
What time is Mavericks vs. Spurs in NBA Summer League?
The NBA Summer League game between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs is set to tip off at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
How to watch NBA Summer League: Mavericks vs. Spurs game: TV, stream
Time: 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT)
Location: Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas)
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo (free trial)
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