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Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May lauds rookie sensation Cooper Flagg for his elite court vision after Flagg drops 25 points and a career‑high 12 assists in a 130‑93 demolition of the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The impressive performance underscores why Flagg, last season’s Rookie of the Year, is becoming a pivotal playmaker for the Mavericks.
Brock Purdy becomes the youngest 49ers quarterback to hit 100 career passing touchdowns, surpassing legends Joe Montana, Steve Young and Jeff Garcia, in a 23‑7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He throws for 232 yards, two scores and adds a rushing touchdown, reaching the mark in just 57 games. Coach Kyle Shanylan lauds Purdy’s rise from the 2022 Mr. Irrelevant pick to the centerpiece of the offense, noting his remarkable journey. The victory lifts San Francisco to 7‑1 as the team eyes a Week 10 road clash with the Dallas Cowboys, keeping Purdy in the NFL MVP conversation.
The Dallas Mavericks stretch their early-season surge with a 130-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets, improving to 6-4. Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg leads with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, while coach Dusty May hails newcomer Santi Aldama as a “psycho competitor” who brings fire, shooting and tenacity despite returning from knee surgery. Aldama, acquired from Memphis for a future first‑round pick, is averaging 10 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench, adding valuable floor‑spacing and competitiveness to the Mavericks’ roster.
Dallas Cowboys snap their 3‑5 slump with a 27‑23 road win over the Indianapolis Colts, leaving head coach Brian Schottenheimer relieved after what he called a “crazy” contest. Dak Prescott throws for 335 yards, two touchdowns on 21‑of‑34 passing; Javonte Williams rushes 101 yards with a TD, while CeeDee Lamb shines with 195 yards and a score. The victory lifts Dallas to 4‑5, securing second place in the NFC East ahead of Washington and Philadelphia. Schottenhower, now in his second season, eyes a home showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 15.
The 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 on Nov. 9, 2026, forcing five second‑half turnovers as Brock Purdy threw for 232 yards, two TDs and added a rushing score. After the win, linebacker Fred Warner praised Purdy as the team’s “best quarterback” and “reason we have a chance to win the trophy.” Purdy responded with a laugh, calling Warner’s tribute “cringe.” The light‑hearted exchange highlights the duo’s chemistry as San Francisco improves to 7‑1 and heads to Dallas to face the Cowboys.
The Dallas Mavericks rout the Brooklyn Nets 130-93, and sophomore star Cooper Flagg steals the spotlight with a 25‑point, 12‑assist performance and a poster dunk on Noah Clowney. Flagg also explains his bench habit of eating a peanut butter‑and‑jelly sandwich for two straight games, crediting the team’s strength and medical staff as he works to add weight and muscle. His 8‑of‑13 shooting, perfect 6‑for‑6 free throws, and the dunk energize the crowd as Dallas improves to 6‑4.
The NFL trade deadline on Tuesday will force the Green Bay Packers to use 2027 draft picks to acquire any player, but only seven of their eleven projected selections are tradable. Their first‑rounder is already gone in the Micah Parsons deal (to the Cowboys or Jets), while second‑ through seventh‑round picks are available. Four compensatory picks (projected third, two fifth‑rounds and a sixth) won’t be awarded until the new league year. General manager Brian Gutekunst has averaged 9.6 picks per draft, and the Packers face a tight cap and a reduced 2028 draft, making the 2027 pool—shaped by early declarations and COVID‑era eligibility rules—particularly valuable.
After the Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-94, rookie center Walker Kessler weighs in on the 40‑point performances of teammate Austin Reaves and Dallas’ Luka Doncic. Kessler, fresh from Utah, praised both stars for delivering "really, really tough shots" and said the Lakers win feels the same whether Reaves scores 43 points (14‑of‑27 FG, 4‑of‑6 3‑pts, 11‑of‑11 FT) or Doncic drops 40 when healthy. He added that the win pushes Los Angeles to a 9‑2 record, solidifying the West’s top spot before their next road game against Atlanta on Nov. 9.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been fueling his recent wins with in‑game peanut‑butter‑and‑jelly sandwiches, a habit he says helps him bulk up for the season. After a 112‑100 victory over Utah and a 130‑93 rout of Brooklyn, Flagg confirmed he’s adding muscle, now listed at 228 lb versus 205 lb as a rookie. The 6‑10 sophomore has boosted his scoring to 23 p g and is drawing more fouls, averaging over seven free‑throw attempts per game. His strength gains could enhance inside scoring and give the Mavericks a valuable edge as the Western Conference opens up this year.
The Dallas Mavericks dethroned the Brooklyn Nets behind Cooper Flagg, who had his third straight double-double on Sunday night. The post Flagg lifts Mavericks to crush Nets 130-93 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gafford made 7 of 8 shots, including all 5 in the third quarter, and Dusty May called his finishing around the rim a weapon Dallas needs.
Johnson had 9 rebounds in 19 minutes against Brooklyn, two nights after a career-high 17 against Utah.
No Maverick played more than 29 minutes, and May said Dallas strung together four consistent quarters for the first time this season.
Flagg credited the Mavericks' strength and medical staffs, and Daniel Gafford said Flagg works in the weight room every day.
Flagg entered Sunday shooting 21.6% from three, then finished with 25 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds in a 130-93 win.
Aldama scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Brooklyn in his second game back from March knee surgery.
Martin scored the first basket of a 130-93 win over Brooklyn and has started three of Dallas' last four games, including two straight.
Brooklyn shot 38.8% and went 11-of-39 from three, and Michael Porter Jr. scored 4 points after a 15-point first quarter.
Six different teammates scored off Flagg's passes in a 130-93 win, and May said Brooklyn plays a defense Dallas sees every day in practice.
Daniel Gafford scored 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, and Dallas shot a season-best 57.1% while never trailing in the first game of a home back-to-back.
After winning a championship with the New York Knicks, 23‑year‑old forward Jeremy Sochan fails to make an NBA roster and lands with the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ G League affiliate, as the No. 1 overall pick in their draft. He debuts with 24 points (9‑of‑13 shooting), two rebounds and two assists, but the Legends fall 108‑91 to the Mexico City Capitanes, leaving Sochan with a –13 plus/minus. Formerly a 2022 No. 10 pick by the Spurs and briefly with the Knicks, Sochan now aims to use his G League play to earn an NBA comeback.
The Dallas Mavericks bounce back from a recent loss with a dominant 130-93 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 8, improving to 6‑4. The post‑game grades highlight Cooper Flagg’s breakout performance (25 points, 12 assists, 9/10), Kyrie Irving’s efficient 21‑point night (8/10), and Daniel Gafford’s near‑point‑per‑minute efficiency (18 points, 8‑of‑8 shooting, 8/10). Bench contributors Walter Clayton Jr. and Morez Johnson Jr. also earn solid marks, while Caleb Martin and P.J. Washington receive modest grades. The Mavericks held a lead for roughly 47 minutes, showcasing a strong collective effort after a recent stumble.
The Dallas Mavericks surge to a 130-93 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, improving to 6-4. Rookie Cooper Flagg leads with a career‑high 12 assists, 25 points and 5 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving adds 21. Daniel Gafford contributes a season‑high 18 points, three offensive rebounds and three blocks. Dallas shoots efficiently, hitting 40% (14‑of‑35) from three‑point range. With key absences—Dereck Lively, Tarik Biberovic, Sergio de Larrea for Dallas and Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. for Brooklyn—the Mavericks capitalize and set up a Monday night showdown against Indiana.
The Warriors aim to trade Kristaps Porzingis before Dec. 16, leveraging his partially guaranteed contract and potential buyout before the Feb. 11 deadline, while likely keeping Moses Moody. Meanwhile, the Kings dealt Nique Clifford to the Thunder for two second‑round picks, clearing $6 M of luxury‑tax space and opening a roster spot to chase free‑agent guard Gabe Vincent or Kevin Porter Jr. Jeremy Sochan opts for a G‑League stint with the Mavericks’ Texas Legends to earn an NBA call‑up, and the Raptors sign former Knick Kevin McCullar Jr. after considering point guard Rob Dillingham. All moves were detailed in Stein’s latest newsletter.
Cooper Flank’s highlight dunk over Brooklyn’s Noah Clowney electrifies the Dallas Mavericks’ 130‑93 victory on Nov. 8. The sophomore posted a career‑boosting 25 points, 12 assists, five rebounds and a perfect 6‑for‑6 from the line, helping Dallas improve to 6‑4 and climb to 10th in the West. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, Daniel Gafford 18, and five Mavericks hit double‑figures. The poster dunk, captured early in the second quarter, underscores Flagg’s rise as a young league star and fuels the Mavericks’ playoff push as they host Indiana on Nov. 9.