NBA: Mavericks beat Pacers as Cooper Flagg leaves with shoulder soreness

GMA Network - Oct 24, 2026

Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday in Indianapolis, but the victory was overshadowed by a left shoulder injury to Cooper Flagg.

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