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A historic Christmas night for rookie Cooper Flagg wasn't enough as the Mavericks lost 126-116 to the Warriors in San Francisco.
The Dallas Mavericks have downgraded Klay Thompson (left knee soreness) to doubtful for Tuesday’s game against Denver. PJ Washington (right midfoot soreness) and Brandon Williams (right ankle sprain) are questionable, and Max Christie (illness) is doubtful.
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.