Cooper Flagg suffers shoulder injury during game, does not return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Cooper Flagg sustained a shoulder injury in the final minute of the first half while driving for a dunk. The incident occurred during a game between the Mavericks and Pacers. Flagg fell to the floor in visible pain, prompting a scuffle that resulted in technical fouls for both Aaron Nesmith and Naji Marshall. Flagg did not return for the second half, leaving his status uncertain.
- •Flagg was injured while attempting a breakaway dunk.
- •The injury occurred in the final minute of the first half.
- •Nesmith received a flagrant foul for the hit on Flagg.
- •Both teams were assessed technical fouls following the incident.
- •Flagg did not return for the second half.
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