Maine's Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History in Record-Breaking Opener

Death. Taxes. Cooper Flagg breaking records.

Well, that didn't take long, did it? In his first game of the season, Maine native Cooper Flagg has already broken another record. This guy seems to be pretty good at basketball, eh?

What Record Did Cooper Flagg Set in the First Game of the Season?

Flagg dropped 32 points on the Houston Rockets last night, setting a new record for the most points scored in a season-opening game by a teenager. Well, that's pretty sweet now, isn't it?

Sometimes it's easy to forget that Flagg is still a teenager and will be for another two months. It's simply remarkable to think that a 19-year-old can be this mature, strong, and skilled enough to play at such a high level in the best basketball league in the world.

The second-year star shot 10-for-17 from the field and an impressive 11-for-13 from the free-throw line. Flagg also tallied five rebounds and three steals, just to add fuel to an already impressive first-game fire.

While this was a standout performance, the game itself was anything but. The Mavericks were absolutely blown out by the Rockets, 128-110. It was not exactly the start Dallas was looking for, but there are 81 more games to go!

How Good Was Cooper Flagg as a Rookie?

Flagg did just about everything in his rookie year last season. He was the unquestioned leader, often playing multiple positions, including point guard, because of consistent holes in the roster. It was a lot to ask of any young player, and asking a teenager to take on that role speaks volumes.

Flagg led the team in scoring (21.0 points per game, which also ranked in the top 25 in the league), ranked fourth in rebounding (6.7), second in assists (4.5), and first in steals (1.2). Those numbers improved throughout the year as the young rookie found his footing in the competitive league.

And if last night's game is any indication of what's to come, then I'm thinking this is going to be a heck of a season.

Cooper and the Mavs are back in action on Friday as they head to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Here's hoping the Maine Event brings it once again.

Here's the Top 20 Maine Craft Beers According to BeerAdvocate

Here is a list of the 20 highest rated beers from Maine breweries on the website, BeerAdvocate.

The list is dominated by three breweries- Allagash, Bissel Brothers, and Maine Beer Co. The IPA style is clearly the most popular, which is not surprising given recent beer trends.

Research comes from Beer Advocate's Maine page in October 2026.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka