The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their week with a massive 130-93 blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets on November 8, 2026, at American Airlines Center. Dallas got up early, stomped on the gas, and never looked back, leaving the Nets absolutely no room to breathe. After that kind of domination, it’s no shock that guys like Cooper Flagg and Daniel Gafford, along with Dusty May, had plenty to say.
Flagg’s Playmaking Takes Off, Fueling the Mavericks’ Offense
Cooper Flagg isn’t just scoring, he’s becoming a serious playmaker, and it’s making the Mavs’ offense sing. He told reporters after the game that his growth in playmaking has been a major focus, something he’s “worked on a lot.” But it’s not just him. Flagg stressed that it “speaks to our group as well,” with everyone “trusting each other.” He even called out how Kyrie Irving got the ball out of a double team quick during one play, showing how “everybody just sacrificing and making the right play” makes things “easy for everybody.” When your young stars are already talking about group trust and sacrifice, you know something special is brewing in Dallas.
The Secret Ingredient: Smooth Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, and Pure Dedication
You wanna know one of Flagg’s secrets to staying game-ready, especially with another one right around the corner? An in-game peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Seriously! He gave a huge shout-out to the Mavericks’ strength and medical staff, calling them “the best in the business,” for helping him. Flagg said he’s “trying to put on some weight, gaining muscle” and just “trying to stay ahead of it,” checking his calories to be “ready for another one tomorrow.” And for the record, it’s smooth peanut butter and grape jelly. No chunky stuff for this dude. Daniel Gafford, his teammate, chimed in on the PB&J talk, joking that adding bananas like “the Elvis way” (which usually means no jelly) is “crazy.” But hey, whatever fuels you for a 130-93 beatdown, right?
Flagg’s Power on Display, Making Life Easier for Everyone
Beyond the PB&J, Flagg’s sheer strength is turning heads. Daniel Gafford couldn’t stop praising Cooper, saying, “Oh my goodness. You know, I’ve had the opportunity to really just go against him throughout the off-season. Trust me, I was tired after every practice.” Gafford knows what’s up, saying Flagg “works in the weight room every day” and is clearly “building his body to last throughout this season.” He added that Flagg’s strength “was shown on full display tonight.” It’s not just strength, though. Gafford credits both Flagg and Kyrie Irving for making his own job “easier” offensively. He said they “got a lot of gravity out there on the floor,” with guys “paying attention to details” and taking “some of the pressure off the two main guys.” That frees Gafford up to just be “prepared to catch anything around the rim.” With Flagg’s playmaking, growing strength, and the whole team clicking, it’s a dangerous combination the Mavericks are cooking up. They’re back in action tomorrow, and you can bet Flagg will be checking those calories to keep that momentum rolling.
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Originally reported by Mavs Moneyball.
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