Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Breaks LeBron James' 20-Year Record
Summary
Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg broke an NBA record set by LeBron James. At age 18, Flagg scored 24 points in one half against the Utah Jazz, surpassing James' previous record for the most points in a half by an 18-year-old.Key Facts
- Cooper Flagg is a forward with the Dallas Mavericks.
- He scored 24 points in one half against the Utah Jazz.
- This broke LeBron James' record for the most points in a half by an 18-year-old.
- Flagg and James are the only 18-year-olds to score over 20 points in a half in NBA history.
- Flagg became the first 18-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game.
- LeBron James set the original record in 2003, two days before turning 19.
- Flagg's Mavericks team lost the game despite his record-breaking performance.
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