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Flagg’s 12 Power Dallas to Seven-Point First-Quarter Lead

October 31, 2026 · 12:40 AM

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Cooper Flagg’s efficient start has Dallas ahead, but unbeaten Houston is already trimming the gap.

Dallas finished the first quarter up 27-20, with Cooper Flagg pouring in 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting. The Mavericks’ lead is now five at 27-22 after Houston opened the second quarter with two points. Fred VanVleet has five points for the Rockets, while Kevin Durant has four and Amen Thompson has added three assists. Houston enters 5-0 and No. 1 in the power index, against a Dallas team that is 3-2 and ranked No. 12.
Key Performers

Cooper Flagg, Dallas: 12 points, 6-of-8 FG Fred VanVleet, Houston: 5 points, 2 assists