Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg made NBA history Friday night, becoming the youngest player ever to record a 50-point game.
Flagg, 19, scored 51 points in Dallas’ 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic at home. The performance established a new league mark for the youngest player to reach the 50-point threshold in a single game.
Historic night in a loss
While Flagg’s scoring outburst stood as the headline moment, it came in a defeat as Orlando left Dallas with the 11-point victory. The Mavericks’ rookie delivered a rare individual milestone, but it wasn’t enough to flip the result against the Magic.
Flagg’s 51-point night adds a major entry to his early NBA résumé, placing him alone in the record book for a feat that has historically been reserved for established stars.