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Flagg and Irving Ignite Dallas’s 33-30 First-Quarter Edge

October 29, 2026 · 2:16 AM

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Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combine for 23 points as Dallas takes a three-point lead into the second quarter.

Dallas leads Oklahoma City 33-30 after the first quarter, turning a close opening into a narrow home-court edge. Cooper Flagg has 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while Kyrie Irving added 11 on a perfect 4-of-4, including 3-of-3 from deep. Their combined 23 points account for most of Dallas’s first-quarter scoring. The Thunder, ranked No. 1 in the power index and 4-0 to start the season, trail the No. 16 Mavericks, who entered at 2-2.
Key Performers

Cooper Flagg, Dallas: 12 points, 5-of-8 FG, 3 rebounds Kyrie Irving, Dallas: 11 points, 4-of-4 FG, 3-of-3 3PT Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City: 7 points, 3 rebounds