Ryan's older brother, 25-year-old Andrew Nembhard, currently plays for the Indiana Pacers, the team that drafted him with the first pick of the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. Andrew currently averages over 17 points per game for the Pacers.

Cooper Flagg scored 33 points as the Mavericks edged the Nuggets 131-130, snapping a losing streak and handing Denver a rare road loss.

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The Mavericks continue to rely on Flagg, the NBA’s youngest player, in high-leverage moments. Flagg scored two baskets in the final 59 seconds of the fourth quarter, which got Dallas into overtime. In the extra period, Flagg missed the three shots he attempted but was able to assist Davis for the game-deciding basket.

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson gave a nod to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for the cool gesture.

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The onetime Splash Brother was contained to 7 points but was part of some ‘sentimental’ moments in the Warriors’ 126-116 win.