Flagg breaks NBA points record, Hornets beat Mavericks

Cooper Flagg scored 49 points, setting a new NBA record for a teenager in a single game, but the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-121. Kon Knueppel contributed a career-high 34 points, including two crucial free throws in the final seconds. Flagg’s 49-point performance included 20 field goals and 10 rebounds, while Knueppel’s eight 3-pointers set a rookie record for the Hornets. The victory marked Charlotte’s fifth consecutive win, their longest streak since February 2023, while Dallas suffered their third straight loss at home.

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