The NBA is nearing the thick of the playoff and play-in race. Teams in the hunt are making their final push these next couple of months.
The Dallas Mavericks are very much on the outside looking in. However, their players are still making plays and big moments.
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On Thursday night, Cooper Flagg hit an incredible milestone in his first NBA season. He scored his 1,000th point.
1,000 CAREER POINTS FOR COOPER FLAGG 👏
He becomes the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark! pic.twitter.com/4YGBaRSWcV
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2026
The historical moment came in the first-quarter on the road against the Orlando Magic. Flagg recorded an offensive rebound for the Mavericks before ringing in the two-pointer.
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The milestone makes Flagg the official second-youngest player to hit that mark. The 19-year-old came to the Mavericks as the prized NBA Draft Lottery pick.
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Flagg’s promise is a bright spot in what has been a rough season for the Mavericks. The former Duke standout was given the task of filling the shoes of now Los Angeles Laker Luka Dončić.
Mar 5, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Milestones like these are one way to win fans over despite the departure of Dončić. Flagg’s rookie season has been an exciting one to follow so far this season.
With the postseason seemingly out of reach, Flagg and the Mavericks can continue his stellar rookie season in the role of spoiler. They can greatly impact other teams’ postseason pursuits as the road begins to narrow.
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