NBA · Final Recap
Flagg’s 29 and 11 Fuel Dallas’ 113-109 Fourth-Quarter Escape
October 27, 2026 · 2:05 AM
Cooper Flagg’s all-around performance helped Dallas erase a one-point deficit after three quarters and finish off Miami.
Dallas overturned an 84-83 deficit after three quarters, outscoring Miami 30-25 in the fourth to win 113-109. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting, six rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, two blocks and five turnovers. Giannis Antetokounmpo also scored 29, shooting 12-of-23 with 15 rebounds, 11 assists, zero steals, one block and five turnovers. P.J. Washington added 20 points on 6-of-15 shooting, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and three turnovers, while Kyrie Irving had 18 on 7-of-17, six rebounds, six assists, two steals, no blocks and two turnovers. Miami’s Davion Mitchell scored 21 on 9-of-15 shooting, with zero rebounds, two assists, three steals, no blocks and four turnovers. Bobby Portis contributed 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting, 12 rebounds, two assists, zero steals, two blocks and three turnovers.
Key Performers
Cooper Flagg (Dallas): 29 PTS, 6 REB, 11 AST, 4 STL, 2 BLK Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 29 PTS, 15 REB, 11 AST, 1 BLK P.J. Washington (Dallas): 20 PTS, 9 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
Standings Impact
Dallas moves to 1-2, while Miami falls to 0-3. Dallas is ranked 21st in the Power Index; Miami is 30th.
DYMA Insight
The fourth quarter decided it: Dallas turned a one-point deficit into a four-point win by winning the period 30-25. Flagg’s 11 assists matched Antetokounmpo’s, while Washington and Irving added 38 points for Dallas.