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Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks, has been ruled out for the season due to a sprained left ankle sustained during the finale against the Chicago Bulls. He averaged 21.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over 70 games this season.
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg has been ruled out due to a sprained left ankle after the rookie No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the second quarter of the season finale.
Flagg winced as he left the court against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, and the Mavs soon said he wouldn't return. The 19-year-old is in a tight race with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year.
It wasn't immediately clear how Flagg was injured. He had 10 points and four rebounds in 10 minutes before leaving the game. He will finish the season averaging 21.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 70 games.
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What injury did Cooper Flagg sustain in the season finale?
Cooper Flagg sustained a sprained left ankle during the season finale against the Chicago Bulls.
How did Cooper Flagg's performance this season compare to other rookies?
Cooper Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, putting him in a tight race for Rookie of the Year against Kon Knueppel.
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