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Sport|BasketballCooper Flagg sets new record as youngest NBA player to score 40 pointsFlagg joins LeBron James and Kevin Durant as only third teenager with at least 40 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

## Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Scoring Record for 18-Year-Olds

RBy Robert LangleyDec 16, 20251 min read

Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Scoring Record for 18-Year-Olds

Cooper Flagg achieved a new scoring record for an 18-year-old in NBA history by scoring 42 points. This surpasses the previous record of 37 points set by LeBron James on December 13, 2003. Despite this achievement, the Dallas Mavericks lost 140-133 to the Utah Jazz on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Flagg also became the fifth rookie in the last 15 years to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game, finishing with seven rebounds and six assists.

Dallas coach Jason Kidd noted, "The more time he spends on the floor, the more he sees, the better he gets."

Flagg has been performing strongly in recent weeks, with an average of 25.7 points over the last seven games. In the game against Utah, he demonstrated aggressive play by successfully making 15 of 20 free throws. In the fourth quarter, he scored 12 points and made a strategic play to force overtime.

Cooper Flagg achieved a new scoring record for an 18-year-old in NBA history by scoring 42 points.
Robert Langley · Thehackingpost

Flagg (#32) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Kyle Anderson (#2) during the first half on December 15, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, US [Tyler Tate/AP Photo]

Flagg Ties Mavericks Rookie Scoring Record

Flagg matched Mark Aguirre's record for the most points scored by a rookie in Dallas Mavericks history. With key players like Anthony Davis unavailable due to injuries, Flagg is emerging as a central figure in the Mavericks’ offensive strategy. Despite his impressive performance, Flagg expressed a desire to improve further, particularly in reducing turnovers and executing plays more effectively in critical moments.

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Flagg emphasized his focus on continuous improvement, stating, "I’m not really focused on a lot of that stuff [the records]. I’m more just focused on being present, day-to-day, and trying to get better and getting our team as many wins as we can."

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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