US EditionKyshawn George Scores 34 as Wizards Turn Away Cooper Flagg-Fueled Rally to Beat Mavs
Kyshawn George made 11 of 15 shots and 7 of 9 three-pointers to lead the Wizards past the Mavericks, who committed 21 turnovers, including five by Cooper Flagg.
- On Friday in Dallas, the Washington Wizards defeated the Mavericks 117-107 as Kyshawn George scored a career-high 34 points.
- Turnovers and late missed free throws sank Dallas as the Mavericks committed 21 turnovers, Cooper Flagg had five, and Anthony Davis missed two free throws with five minutes left.
- George shot 11 of 15 overall and 7 of 9 from long range, including a corner 3 that made it 113-103, sealing the win.
- The loss dropped Dallas Mavericks to 0-2, as they face Toronto on Sunday with turnovers and struggles continuing.
- Cooper Flagg showed both promise and inexperience, scoring nine straight in the fourth quarter and finishing with 18 points, his first NBA 3-pointer and dunk.
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Lewiston Sun Journal
Cooper Flagg scores 18 points, Mavs fall to 0-2
The Newport native adds six assists and five rebounds in his second NBA game, a loss to Washington.
Associated Press News
Kyshawn George scores 34 as Wizards turn away Cooper Flagg-fueled rally to beat Mavs
Kyshawn George scored a career-high 34 points, and the Washington Wizards turned away a Cooper Flagg-fueled rally for a 117-107 victory over Dallas.
This Flagg Will Fly High After Disappointing Debut
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Jackson Progress-Argus
Cooper Flagg, Mavs aim to rebound as lowly Wizards visit
The basketball world's eyes again will be fixed on Cooper Flagg, the youngest player in the NBA, when the Dallas Mavericks host the Washington Wizards on Friday.
Wizardscast: Johnson/George Outplay Flagg and the WIZARDS WIN! – SportsEthos
Last Updated on October 24, 2025 11:39 pm by Dave Levy | Published: October 24, 2025 Wizards WIN on the road at Dallas! Dave discusses Washington’s first win of the season, the exceptional performances of Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson, and Cooper Flagg in the loss column. FOLLOW us on Twitter: @EthosWizards @DavidAsherLevy
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