Cooper Flagg, the only 18-year-old in NBA history to score 40 points in a game, broke LeBron James’ record by scoring 42 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. This historic performance occurred just before Flagg’s 19th birthday, surpassing James’ previous mark of 37 points set in 2003. Despite Flagg’s impressive outing, which included clutch plays, the Mavericks fell to 10-17 for the season. Flagg now ranks third in points scored in the NBA before turning 19, trailing only James and Kobe Bryant.
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