Mavs' Flagg (shoulder) exits after hard foul by Pacers' Nesmith; scuffle ensues
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half Friday night at Indiana after landing hard on his left shoulder after Aaron Nesmith tried to…
ESPN reports: Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half Friday night at Indiana after landing hard on his left shoulder after Aaron Nesmith tried to block his shot from behind to prevent a breakaway dunk.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Mavs' Flagg, Pacers' Nesmith and Cooper Flagg.
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- Mavs' Flagg, Pacers' Nesmith, Cooper Flagg, Indiana
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