The Mavericks, now 2–3, have had a rough start to the season, dealing with injuries to Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Dante Exum. With Davis out against the Pacers, head coach Jason Kidd turned again to Flagg, who played more than 30 minutes and led the team’s starters in scoring.

The Dallas Mavericks rookie, Cooper Flagg, opens up on his too-small gesture during the game against the Indiana Pacers.

The Dallas Mavericks got away with a 107-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, although Aaron Nesmith found himself open with a three for the win at the end of the game. In that win, Cooper Flagg had his second double-double of his career, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.

Cooper Flagg shared the real reason why he hit Mac McClung with the 'too small' gesture after scoring on him.

Despite shutting down Cooper Flagg, the win over the Dallas Mavericks revealed several offensive struggles for OKC that need to be addressed. It was a game that turned up and down, especially with the Thunder leading the whole game.

Cooper Flagg on his “too small” gesture to Mac McClung: “I think it’s about having fun. That’s something I’m trying to keep with me through everything. That’s something the older guys have been taking about, Klay especially. Just playing with a lot of joy. Just trying enjoy the… pic.twitter.com/Z4eDbp0fa5

Contesting Chet Holmgren at the basket, Cooper Flagg instead helped him draw a poster. The seven-footer only needed one pump-fake to get PJ Washington to bite and off he soared for the vicious one-handed jam that had OKC fans jump out of their couch.

How many points, rebounds and assists will Cooper Flagg finish with on Wednesday vs. Indiana? We share the best recommended wagers for his fifth NBA game.

The rookie from Maine barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder.