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Cooper Flagg in Mavericks’ Starting Lineup vs. Magic After Missing 8 Games with Foot Injury

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, after missing eight games with a left midfoot sprain, is set to return Thursday against the Orlando Magic.
Flagg injured his left midfoot on Feb. 10 in Phoenix, which kept him out nearly a month and caused him to miss Rising Stars and All‑Star Weekend events.
In 49 games this season, Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists, placing him among rookies in rare historical company since the ABA‑NBA merger.
The Mavericks plan a cautious reintroduction with a likely minutes restriction tonight and a decision on Flagg playing Friday in Boston remains undecided, per Mike Curtis.
Given the Mavericks' 21-40 record and recent skid, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks rookie, returns without a season-ending shutdown, advancing his reintegration on the road trip.

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