This year’s No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg, and the Dallas Mavericks return to Summer League action on Saturday against No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs.
The former Duke star is taking on another high-profile Summer League squad for their second game after facing Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. In his debut in Mavs colors, Flagg tallied 10 points, going 5-of-21 from the field, with 6 boards, 4 assists and 3 steals. He went scoreless in the second half.
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On his debut, Flagg said, “Not up to my standard, but I’m going to improve, I’m going to be alright.” The Mavs went on to win the game, 87-85. Rookies Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly also showed flashes of their potential, with 21 and 17 points, respectively.
Dallas will face a Spurs team coming off a dominant 111-70 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Harper did not play in their opening matchup, dealing with a minor groin injury, Spurs beat reporter Tom Osborn reported on July 1. However, the Spurs managed to rally in their Summer League opener behind David Jones-Garcia’s 24-point performance.
Both teams are looking to secure their second win and hand the other team their first loss.
Date: Saturday, July 12
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Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Thomas & Mack Center | Las Vegas, NV
TV channel: ESPN | ESPN+
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