Who set the new NBA record for points by a teenager?

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the new NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 points.

What other records were broken during the game?

Cooper Flagg also broke his own franchise rookie scoring record, previously shared with Mark Aguirre. Kon Knueppel set career highs with 34 points and the game-winning free throws.

Who are Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel?

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are rookie NBA players who were former college roommates at Duke and are considered top Rookie of the Year candidates.

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Flagg Dazzles with 49 Points, Breaks Teen Record

30 Jan

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Summary

Cooper Flagg set a new NBA record for points by a teenager with 49.
Flagg broke his own franchise rookie scoring record held with Mark Aguirre.
Rookie Kon Knueppel also set career highs, scoring 34 points and hitting winning free throws.

Flagg Dazzles with 49 Points, Breaks Teen Record

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg achieved NBA history on Thursday night, setting a new record for points scored by a teenager with an astonishing 49 points. This remarkable performance, despite a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, also saw Flagg break the franchise rookie scoring record he previously shared with Mark Aguirre. Aguirre's jersey was retired at halftime, adding a layer of significance to the night.

Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel, Flagg's former college roommate at Duke, also delivered a standout performance. Knueppel set his own career high with 34 points and secured the victory by making two free throws in the final seconds after being fouled by Flagg. The game highlighted the exceptional talent of both players, who are considered top Rookie of the Year candidates.

Flagg's record-breaking night was a dramatic turnaround from a slow start. After a tough first quarter, he ignited in the second period, scoring 23 points to set a Dallas individual record for a single period and halftime total this season. Knueppel, conversely, started hot with multiple early three-pointers, showcasing an offensive duel between the two former Blue Devils teammates.