Flagg hasn't been making as much noise as some of the other rookies in the league today, but in the Mavericks' gutsy 138-133 overtime win over the Portland Trailblazers Sunday night, Flagg looked every bit like the number one overall pick in the draft.

Jason Kidd commented on James Harden's big performance in the Mavericks' loss to the Clippers on Friday night.

Flagg and the Mavericks did not envision losses becoming such a regular part of his lessons. Dallas is a veteran-laden team that regarded itself as a Western Conference contender to start the season, but big men Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford have only played five games apiece; Dereck Lively II has only played three games.

Jason Kidd’s decision to play Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard has drawn a lot of criticisms even from his own son.

Coming off an overtime win Sunday, the Mavs are making a quick turnaround to take on the Timberwolves on the road.