The Dallas Mavericks couldn’t begin the post-Nico Harrison era with a victory. The Phoenix Suns, with their hot shooting, demolished the Mavs. They tried to stage a fight back, but the team was too wounded. The concerns began with their star rookie, Cooper Flagg, who had a scare early in the game.

Notably, the prodigy has been playing through a shoulder ailment since initially picking it up against the Thunder. Early in the contest against the Suns, a collision with Grayson Allen saw him hold the shoulder again. He momentarily exited the game, but managed to return. While it did seem to be serious, Cooper Flagg feels his body is beginning to adapt to the relentless NBA schedule.

“A little banged up. It’s a lot of games, it’s a little different. Not as much time in between, so I think b

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