Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record as Top Draft Pick

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg made history as the first 18-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game, finishing with 42 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, but the Dallas Mavericks lost 140-133 to the Utah Jazz in overtime. The Mavericks struggled after an 11-0 run by the Jazz, led by Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat extended their losing streak to five games after a loss to the Toronto Raptors, while the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics to maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference. Australian Jock Landale contributed eight points off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies in their win over the LA Clippers.

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