Cooper Flagg’s first experience with an NBA back-to-back was a painful one. The No. 1 draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder.

Cooper Flagg experienced the most challenging matchup of his young NBA career on Monday night. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft scored just two points in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one night after a 22-point output.

Cooper Flagg turned in an efficient performance on Sunday, helping the Mavericks to their first win while making a bit of history in the process.

The Mavericks rookie had an impressive third game in the NBA, as he led the Mavs to their first win of the season.

The Duke alumnus made the free throw after the dunk to register his 19th point of the game, setting a new career-high. It also helped extend a 13-0 scoring run for the Mavericks. Here's how Cooper Flagg did in his third game of the season:

Sunday, Flagg got back to his winning ways, as the Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 at American Airlines Center. Flagg scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished four assists as Dallas’ offense showed signs of life after two poor showings to begin the season.

Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.

Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell both scored more than 20 points to lift Dallas past Toronto on Sunday night.

The Dallas Mavericks picked up their first win of the Cooper Flagg era on Sunday night, as they beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129. The offense finally showed life, as D'Angelo Russell received real playing time to push Cooper Flagg off of his primary playmaking duties. And, in return, Cooper Flagg had his best game of the season.

A Mavericks assistant coach speaks about potential expectations for rookie Cooper Flagg after earning his first NBA win.