Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg unlocks an unmatched NBA feat

Cooper Flagg has rewritten NBA history. The 19-year-old Dallas Mavericks rookie became the first teenager ever to record consecutive games with 30 points and 10 rebounds on January 29 and February 1, 2026.

The No. 1 overall pick from Duke University achieved this milestone despite both losses for the Mavericks. This accomplishment surpasses all previous teenage records in NBA history.

Cooper Flagg shatters teenage scoring records in historic 2-game stretch

On January 29, 2026, Flagg set a new NBA record for points scored by a teenager in a single game, erupting for 49 points in a 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Flagg was exceptionally efficient, shooting 20-of-29 (69%) from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. This performance surpassed the previous teenage scoring record of 45 points set by Cliff Robinson in 1980.

Earlier in the season, on December 15, 2025, Flagg had already broken LeBron James' specific record for an 18-year-old by scoring 42 points against the Utah Jazz. James' record was 37 points and it was set in 2003.

Two days after his record-breaking 49-point game, Flagg continued his historic rookie run on January 31, 2026, recording 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Playing 39 minutes, the 6-foot-9 forward shot 52% (13-of-25) and became the first teenager in NBA history to achieve consecutive 30-point double-doubles.

Flagg scored 30 points for the fifth time this season, including 22 points in the first quarter alongside Brandon Williams, helping Dallas stay competitive after an early deficit.

The teenager scored a total of 83 points in two games, an unprecedented achievement for any player under 20. Flagg now ranks third among teenagers with 40-plus points, alongside Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

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