Mavericks' Flagg ruled out with shoulder injury against Pacers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 03:02 · Archive

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out with a left shoulder injury after a hard foul in Friday's game against Indiana.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the remainder of Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers after sustaining a left shoulder injury. Last season's NBA Rookie of the Year was injured late in the first half when Pacers swingman Aaron Nesmith fouled him hard from behind as he appeared headed for a breakaway dunk. Flagg was knocked off balance and landed awkwardly on his shoulder under the basket.

The incident sparked a brief shoving match as coaches moved in to separate the players. Nesmith was called for a flagrant foul on the play, and a double technical was assessed to Nesmith and Dallas guard Naji Marshall. Flagg continued to rub his shoulder as he walked to the locker room before halftime and did not return to the game.

Before departing, Flagg had recorded 14 points, six assists and five rebounds in the game.

How it is being reported

• Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against PacersDallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury.Clickorlando · 24 Oct, 02:25
• Mavericks lose Cooper Flagg with shoulder injury following hard foul in 1st half against PacersDallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a left shoulder injury.News4Jax · 24 Oct, 02:25

In this story: Cooper Flagg · Aaron Nesmith · Naji Marshall · Dallas Mavericks · Indiana Pacers · Indianapolis

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