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Mavericks Fall to Magic Despite Flagg's 50-Point Explosion

Cooper Flagg made NBA history with his 51-point effort, but it wasn't enough as the Dallas Mavericks suffered a 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic.
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-127 on the road, despite a phenomenal performance from Cooper Flagg.

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Orlando controlled the game from the outset, and with this victory, they maintained their position in the NBA's play-in tournament standings.

However, the undisputed star of the night was Cooper Flagg, who finished the game with an incredible 51 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, making NBA history in the process.

Specifically, the young Mavericks forward joined an exclusive club of the youngest players to score 50 or more points in a single game.

For the victorious Magic, Wendell Carter stood out with 28 points and 6 rebounds.

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