Cooper Flagg explodes for 33 points in Mavericks win over Rockets

Flagg's 33-point outburst on efficient shooting in Friday's win suggests he is making the leap into elite fantasy territory in his second season.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 31, 2026

Cooper Flagg scored 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting with nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 39 minutes as a starter in the Mavericks' 116-111 win over the Rockets on Friday, October 30. He added seven free throws on 10 attempts and turned it over three times. Dallas has 1 game left this week, Friday.

The line was worth 58.8 fantasy points against 39.8 a game over last season (70 games), with more minutes or shots than usual behind it. Through 5 games, Flagg is averaging 26.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 32.3 minutes while posting a 31.5% usage rate at 63.5% true shooting. That profile makes him a top-25 asset in nine-category leagues and a points-league star capable of producing 40-plus fantasy points nightly.

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Cooper Flagg

Flagg's scoring leap from 21.0 points over last season (70 games) to 26.8 through 5 games this season is exactly what the reporting on his second-year outlook suggested: more aggressive shot-hunting with the green light to score. His 33-point explosion came without a single three-pointer, built instead on relentless drives to the rim that produced 13 field goals and seven free throws. The 39 minutes were his highest workload of the young season, and the usage numbers show he is the focal point of Dallas's offence.

His peripheral contributions, six assists and two steals alongside the nine rebounds, keep him valuable across all nine categories even on nights when his outside shot is not falling. The 63.5% true shooting tells you he is getting high-quality looks, and the return of Kyrie Irving to the lineup should only create more space for Flagg to attack. He is a start option every night in all formats, and this performance places him as a top-25 fantasy asset with room to climb even higher if the scoring surge holds.

What to do

• Start Flagg in all formats with confidence as he enters elite fantasy territory in his second season.

• Keep him active for Friday's game as Dallas closes out the week with 1 game left.

• Expect his assist and steal numbers to tick up further as he builds chemistry with Irving.

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