Mavericks star Cooper Flagg injured on flagrant foul by Pacers' Aaron Nesmith
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Key Points:
- Cooper Flagg, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, left the Dallas Mavericks' 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury following a flagrant foul by Aaron Nesmith, and his status for upcoming games remains uncertain.
- The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 on Nesmith after review, with both Nesmith and Mavericks forward Naji Marshall receiving technical fouls amid a heated confrontation.
- Mavericks coach Dusty May reported that Flagg was in "good spirits" but will be evaluated over the next few days, with the team preparing for games against the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat.
- Kyrie Irving emphasized the team's commitment to protecting Flagg and maintaining a strong locker room brotherhood, highlighting the importance of standing up for teammates.
- Flagg had a strong start to his sophomore season, averaging impressive stats and scoring 14 points before his injury in Friday’s game.
