DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg’s first experience with an NBA back-to-back was a painful one.

The No. 1 draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder. Flagg held the shoulder multiple times during the first half, used a heat wrap on it while on the bench during the second half and struggled through a 1-for-9 shooting night for two points, missing all three of his 3-pointers.

Flagg played 31 minutes but was watching from the bench during most of the Mavericks’ late rally, as they cut a 22-point, second-half deficit against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to one point in the final minute but lost 101-94 .

“Just being a little flat, a little banged up. I’ve got to find ways to play t

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