Key Takeaways

• Dallas built a commanding 77-43 halftime lead before Flagg exited with left shoulder soreness late in the first half after a foul from Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith that knocked him off balance on a potential breakaway dunk.
• Flagg did not return for the second half; trainer evaluation followed the foul, and head coach Dusty May indicated the shoulder would be evaluated over the next couple of days.
• Flagg's line before leaving: 14 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals in 17 minutes, contributing significantly to Dallas’s large lead.
• Nesmith was assessed a Flagrant 1, and a double technical was issued to Nesmith and Naji Marshall after the altercation at the baseline.
• The upcoming schedule presents a tough test: Dallas hosts the Spurs featuring No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, then visits the Miami Heat, with Flagg’s status for those games uncertain.
• Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, represents the Mavericks’ stated centerpiece for the franchise’s near-term and long-term plans under first-year coach Dusty May.