Summary
Cooper Flagg, a rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, is available to play but is on a minutes restriction due to a recent ankle injury. Flagg showed a strong performance in a limited time during a win against the New York Knicks, raising questions about how the Mavericks plan to use him moving forward, especially with ongoing team injuries.
Key Facts
- Cooper Flagg is a rookie player for the Dallas Mavericks.
- Flagg recently returned from a left ankle injury and is on a minutes restriction.
- He played over 28 minutes in a game against the New York Knicks, scoring 18 points.
- Flagg's performance helped the Mavericks win with a 114-97 score, never trailing during the game.
- Dallas is currently 12th in the Western Conference.
- Other team members, like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, are dealing with injuries or uncertain returns.
- The team faces challenges with other players being injured or questionable for games.