Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers

Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg exited the game against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter with an apparent shoulder injury following a flagrant foul by Aaron Nesmith. The incident triggered a physical altercation between the teams, but the Mavericks ultimately won the game 121-108. Concerns over Flagg’s injury may overshadow the victory.

• Cooper Flagg suffered an apparent shoulder injury after a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith while attempting a layup.
• Nesmith’s foul was assessed as flagrant, leading to pushing and shoving between the teams.
• Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek was involved in retrieving Nesmith during the altercation.
• Flagg did not return to the game after the injury.
• The Mavericks, who were leading by 33 points at the time of the foul, held on to win 121-108.
• The win might be overshadowed by concern for Flagg’s health.