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Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers

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During Friday night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Indiana Pacers, Cooper Flagg exited after suffering a hard foul during a layup attempt that led to a brief on-court altercation. The second-year Maverick was hit with a flagrant foul by Aaron Nesmith, resulting in a shoving match. Despite being up 33 points at halftime, the Mavericks narrowly won 121-108, but the game's outcome may be overshadowed by concerns over Flagg's shoulder injury.

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On October 24, 2026, Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the rest of his team's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left shoulder sprain. The injury occurred during a hard foul by Pacers' swingman Aaron Nesmith in the second quarter when Flagg appeared headed for a breakaway dunk. Following the foul, a brief shoving match ensued between players from both teams. Flagg finished with 15 points before leaving the game and did not return for the second half. The Mavericks won the game 121-105 despite Flagg's absence. He will be reevaluated next week as the injury disrupts his strong start to his second NBA season.

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In the final minute of the second quarter, Flagg made a great defensive play to intercept a pass and broke down the court for what was looking like a very easy layup for the second-year pro out of Duke.

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Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers · mixed framing

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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exited Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul while attempting a layup. asserted

Flagg → exit → layup

what → make → Duke

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain

page → contain → partners

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain

News → sign → wager

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted

that → create → newsroom

What he may not have anticipated was Pacer Aaron Nesmith hustling behind him and fouling him as he approached the basket. uncertain

he → anticipate → basket

Flagg went down hard under the basket and stayed down on the floor for some time. asserted

Flagg → go → time

You've always got to stick up for your stars. asserted

You → get → stars

Nesmith was dealt a flagrant foul, but not before some pushing and shoving broke out. asserted

pushing → deal → foul

And shout-out to Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek, who dove straight into the fray to retrieve Nesmith. asserted

who → dive → Nesmith

As for Flagg, he unfortunately left the game and did not return. asserted

he → leave → game

That was a turning point in the game, considering Dallas was up by 33 points at the time of Nesmith's foul on Flagg. asserted

Dallas → consider → Flagg

However, this one ended up being way closer than you'd think, given the margin at the half. asserted

you → end → half

The Mavericks held on to win by a score of 121-108, and while they undoubtedly will be fired up about the win, it might be overshadowed by concern for Flagg. uncertain

it → hold → Flagg