Flagg exits Mavericks’ win with left shoulder injury
Dallas beat Indiana 121-105 as Cooper Flagg left in the first half and did not return after halftime.
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday night, overcoming Cooper Flagg’s first-half exit with a left shoulder injury. The NBA report covering the game was published October 24, 2026; it did not state the game’s calendar date.
Flagg finished with 15 points, five rebounds and six assists. He did not play in the second half after being fouled by Aaron Nesmith on a play that appeared to be a potential breakaway dunk, according to the NBA report.
Flagg leaves after foul
Nesmith was assessed a flagrant foul, and officials issued a double technical after a brief shoving match. The report identified Flagg’s injured shoulder as his left one but provided no further diagnosis or recovery timetable.
Dallas builds a large lead
Kyrie Irving scored 24 points, making five of 10 three-point attempts. P.J. Washington added 20 points and 13 rebounds for Dallas.
The Mavericks surged ahead with a 22-6 run in the first quarter, taking a 42-23 lead. They later scored 15 straight points in the second quarter to extend the margin to 61-31, followed by another 10-0 run before the foul on Flagg.
Haliburton returns home
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton played his first home game since the 2025 NBA Finals. The NBA report said he received a strong ovation during introductions, while the Pacers’ play soon drew boos.
The result gave Dallas its first win under new coach Dusty May, who grew up in Indiana.
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The NBA report published October 24, 2026, did not specify the game’s exact calendar date or provide a prognosis for Flagg’s shoulder injury.
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