On Friday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will be in Boston to play the Celtics.
The Mavs are coming off a 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic (in Florida).
Cooper Flagg made his return to action, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal and four blocks while shooting 7/22 from the field and 1/4 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.
Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Update
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks blocks a shot by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Before Friday’s game against the Celtics, the Mavs have announced their injury report.
Flagg (who is not on the injury report) will be available on the second night of a back-to-back.
Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News wrote: “Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game against the #Celtics.
Marvin Bagley III (neck sprain) has been upgraded to doubtful.
Klay Thompson (right adductor contusion) is listed as probable, while Brandon Williams (left quad contusion) has been upgraded to probable.
Two-ways Moussa Cisse, John Poulakidas & Tyler Smith are questionable.”
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks walks backcourt during a game against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025 in Dallas, Texas (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Flagg And The Mavs
The rookie sensation is averaging 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 30.1% from three-point range in 50 games.
So far, Flagg has shown why he was the top pick in the NBA Draft this past summer.
Mavs PR wrote (on Thursday): “Cooper Flagg eclipsed 1,000 career points with his first basket of the game tonight in Orlando.
At 19 years, 74 days old, the Montverde Academy (FL) alum became the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 1,000-point plateau behind only LeBron James (19 yrs, 41 days).”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on November 05, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Mavs And Celtics
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
The Mavs come into the night as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-41 record in 62 games.
They have lost five in a row (and won just two out of their last ten).
Following the Celtics, the Mavs will play their next game on Sunday when they visit Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors in Canada.
On the road, they have gone 7-21 in 28 games outside of Dallas.
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The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-21 record in 62 games.
After their showdown with the Mavs, they will visit Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in Ohio.
Dallas Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg Update Before Celtics Game