Rookie Cooper Flagg made NBA history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 35 points in a game, breaking LeBron James’ long-standing record. He reached the milestone at age 18 years and 343 days in a 114–110 Mavericks win over the Clippers. Flagg called the achievement an honor after shooting an efficient 13-of-22 from the field. His performance fueled the growing belief that the NBA is quickly becoming his stage.