Cooper Flagg injured after flagrant foul in Mavericks win
By The BriefBrief
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg hurt his shoulder and left the team's Friday-night win over the Indiana Pacers after Aaron Nesmith's flagrant foul sent him crashing beneath the basket. The foul sparked a shoving match involving the Mavericks and Nesmith.
WHO:Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Indiana Pacers player Aaron Nesmith
WHAT:Flagg hurt his shoulder and left the game after Nesmith's flagrant foul sent him crashing beneath the basket.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Dallas, USA
WHY:Nesmith's flagrant foul sent Flagg crashing beneath the basket, prompting him to leave the game with a shoulder injury.
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