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Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg make debut together for Mavericks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg make debut together for Mavericks
Summary

Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg debuted as teammates for the Dallas Mavericks on October 22, 2026. In their season opener against the Houston Rockets, the Mavericks struggled, scoring only 38 points in the first half. Despite a minor comeback effort, they fell 128-110. Irving, returning from an ACL injury, finished with 15 points, while Flagg led the team with 32 points. This marks a significant moment for Duke fans as they see two former No. 1 overall picks play together in the NBA.

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  • •Mavericks score 38 points in the first half against the Rockets.
  • •Irving returns from injury with 15 points, 4 rebounds.
  • •Flagg scores 32 points, showcasing strong performance.
  • •Dallas ultimately loses to Houston 128-110.
  • •This marks the first game for Flagg and Irving as teammates.
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  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Duke in the NBA: Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving team up for the first time
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Two former No. 1 overall picks from Duke, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, made their first official NBA appearance as teammates.

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