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Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against Pacers

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against Pacers. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-lose-cooper-flagg-with-shoulder-injury-following-hard-foul-in-1st-half-against-pacers/article_d7124ac2-8f6e-5638-bf91-27dafb6d0bcf.html

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Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks left Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers early in the second half due to a left shoulder injury sustained from a hard foul by Aaron Nesmith of the Pacers. The incident occurred when Flagg was attempting a breakaway dunk and landed awkwardly after being fouled, leading to a brief altercation on the court.

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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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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury. asserted

Flagg → rule → injury

Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year was injured late in the first half when he appeared headed for a breakaway dunk. asserted

he → injure → dunk

Pacers swingman Aaron Nesmith fouled Flagg hard from behind, knocking Flagg off balance and he landed awkwardly on the shoulder under the basket. asserted

he → foul → basket

A brief shoving match ensued as coaches tried to separate the players. asserted

coaches → ensue → players

Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against Pacers

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