Flagg exits Mavericks game after hard foul from Nesmith

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 04:20 · Archive

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg left Friday's game against Indiana after a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith caused an apparent shoulder injury.

Cooper Flagg left Friday night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul. In the final minute of the second quarter, Flagg intercepted a pass and broke down the court for what appeared to be an easy layup, but Aaron Nesmith fouled him as he approached the basket, sending him crashing to the floor.

The foul was ruled flagrant and sparked a shoving match between players. Nesmith was dealt the flagrant foul as a result. The Mavericks went on to win 121-108, though they were leading by 33 points at the time of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Pacers, Mavericks get into heated scuffle as Cooper Flagg injures shoulder after flagrant foulEmotions ran high at the Pacers’ home opener in an unexpected way. The 2025 Eastern Conference champions, who welcomed back Tyrese Haliburton for his first home game since he tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals 16 months ago, found themselves on the receiving end of a dominant Mavericks performance. But during...New York Post · 24 Oct, 05:04
• Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs PacersCooper Flagg left the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Indiana Pacers after Aaron Nesmith's flagrant foul sent him crashing hard under the basket.Fox News · 24 Oct, 03:35

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

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