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Mavericks rout Thunder 120-96, Flagg scores 26

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The Dallas Mavericks beat the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96, led by Cooper Flagg’s 26 points and eight assists and P.J. Washington’s 18 points. Dallas built a lead as large as 27 and made a season-best 16 three-pointers, while Oklahoma City hit just five of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. Kyrie Irving scored 15 points in his first regular-season home game since tearing his ACL on the same court in March 2025, making three three-pointers in the first half. The win moved Dallas to 3-2 and marked the first home victory for coach Dusty May.

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Cooper Flagg’s over 21.5 points is a conditional pick for Dallas against Miami, recommended only if he is cleared to play without a minutes restriction; otherwise, the advice is to pass. The Mavericks and Heat are scheduled to meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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