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Flagg Shines with 45 Points Against Lakers

Published April 6, 2026 · Updated April 6, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Cooper Flagg delivered a near triple-double with 45 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cooper Flagg continued his offensive surge with 45 points against the Lakers, following his 51-point performance against Orlando. The rookie sensation has scored 96 points in his last two games shooting 57.8% overall.

Flagg made NBA history by becoming the first rookie to have back-to-back 40-point games since Allen Iverson in 1997. His impressive performance adds to an exciting Rookie of the Year race between Flagg and his former Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel.

Flagg Shines with 45 Points Against Lakers

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