Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg exited the game in the second half on Friday night in Indiana after landing hard on his left shoulder when Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith attempted to block his shot from behind to stop a breakaway dunk.
The play unfolded early in the second period as Flagg drove toward the basket. Nesmith, positioned behind Flagg, reached up to contest the shot, and Flagg’s fall resulted in a hard impact to his left shoulder.
Following the collision, Flagg received medical attention on the court but was unable to return for the remainder of the game. The Mavericks continued without him for the rest of the contest.
The incident left the Mavericks short‑handed as they faced the Pacers, who were playing at their home venue in Indiana. No further details on the severity of the injury were released at the time.
The game proceeded after Flagg’s departure, with both teams adjusting their lineups to accommodate the change.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
