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Cooper Flagg sets NBA record with 49 points in rookie duel
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In a thrilling matchup between former Duke teammates, Cooper Flagg scored a record 49 points as a teenager, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 123-121 to the Charlotte Hornets. Kon Knueppel added 34 points, including the game-winning free throws, in a career-high performance. The game highlighted an intense Rookie of the Year race between the two star rookies.
The Charlotte Hornets, on a five-game winning streak, face the Boston Celtics in Boston on Wednesday evening. Both teams have been performing strongly recently, with the Celtics winning 12 of their last 14 games. The matchup highlights two of the NBA's top defensive teams.
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In a hypothetical trade scenario, the Minnesota Timberwolves would obtain point guard LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets, enhancing their backcourt alongside Anthony Edwards. The deal would send Julius Randle, Rob Dillingham, and two future first-round picks to Charlotte. This mock exchange aims to bolster Minnesota's title aspirations while allowing the struggling Hornets to retool their roster.