The Dallas Mavericks tipped off the 2026-27 season on Wednesday night with a 128-110 loss that was a lot worse than the final score would indicate.

They were outscored 38-12 in the second quarter, trailed by as much as 37, and were facing a 30-point hole for nearly the entire third quarter. So, it's safe to say that there weren't a lot of positives in the season opener.

One of the few positives was the performance of Cooper Flagg, who had 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, and a block. He shot 10/17 from the field, 11/13 from the free-throw line, and 1/4 from three.

Although the three wasn't falling, his jumpshot looks smoother and faster, and he's at least shooting them with confidence.

With his jumper at the 4:33 mark of the 4th quarter, Cooper Flagg (19-304) reached a team-high 32 points, setting the record for the most points by a teenager in a season opener in NBA history.…