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DALLAS — Defenses have had a plan for Cooper Flagg all season when they face the Dallas Mavericks. Put the best defender on him, load up against the drive, and make him beat you from the perimeter. On Thursday night at American Airlines Center, the strategy fell apart. Flagg pulled...

DALLAS — Most nights at American Airlines Center, before the arena fills and the lights come up, two players share the floor during pregame warmups without much fanfare. One is 19 years old and averaging 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across 65 games as the centerpiece of a...