Cooper Flagg's NBA debut was completely eclipsed by an MVP performance from Victor Wembanyama , who put up 40 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks. Flagg finished the game with 10 points and 10 rebounds on 4 of 13 from the floor in a 125-92 blowout loss to the Spurs , as the Mavericks were completely clueless in trying to slow Wembanyama.

In all fairness, it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Mavericks in this game, because Wembanyama is a literal cheat code on both ends of the floor. It's actually surprising that Dallas entered this game as the slight betting favorites (-2.5), because there's not a single player on that team who can credibly guard him. Anthony Davis was Dallas' best shot, and he -- a five-time All-Defensive player -- was just lost with Wemby in fr

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