PJ Washington sums up Cooper Flagg’s career game with a post
Cooper Flagg I had a night on Thursday, but it is Dallas Mavericks fell short as they lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 123-121, in a pulsating contest at the American Airlines Center.
Conn Knueppel, Flagg’s former teammate at Duke, drained the free throws with 4.1 seconds left to give the Hornets their fifth straight win. Knuepel finished with a game-high 34 points, including eight 3-pointers.
Flagg also had a masterful performance for the Maverickswho exploded for a career-high 49 points on 20-of-29 field goals. He also had 10 rebounds and three assists.
after the game PJ Washington posted a picture of Flagg on his Instagram Story, adding the inscription “ROI”, as Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News shares.
PJ Washington has a simple message to describe Cooper Flagg’s career night: “SWARM.” pic.twitter.com/77k1iElvhz
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) January 30, 2026
Did Washington send a subtle message to Knuepel?
Flagg and Knueppel are the clear frontrunners for the Rookie of the Year plum, and their high-scoring match further proved it.
Somewhere out there, Duke coach John Scheier is nodding proudly.
The 19-year-old Flagg set the NBA record for most points in a game by a teenager. He surpassed the previous mark set by the late Cliff Robinson, who scored 45 points as a 19-year-old in 1980.
Flagg scored 25 points in the first half to get the Mavericks back into the game after their sluggish start. The Mavericks still had a chance to win the game or send it to overtime, but Flagg missed his 20-foot jumper as time expired.
Washington scored 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Dallas has now lost three straight, falling to 19-29, including 14-14 at home.
2026-01-30 06:42:00
