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Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James live score, stats, highlights from Mavericks-Lakers Summer League game

Cooper Flagg’s first game in a Mavericks uniform arrives Thursday.

After the Duke phenom officially landed with Dallas just weeks ago as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, he’ll take the court for some Summer League action. For Flagg’s first NBA-level action, he’ll face off against a franchise that the Mavericks have been heavily connected to this year: the Lakers.

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Bronny James and Dalton Knecht headline Los Angeles’ Summer League roster, meaning Thursday’s matchup will have plenty of well-known talent on display. While Flagg will be making his first impressions with his all-around talents, James and Knecht are seeking to continue their respective developments as they head into their second year.

The Lakers and Mavericks have been intertwined ever since their blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade back in February, and now, each side will roll out its premier young talent in Las Vegas, going head-to-head with Flagg and James as the headliners.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks face off against Bronny James and the Lakers in Summer League. Follow along with the action below.

Mavericks vs. Lakers score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Lakers 17 30 15 11 –
Mavericks 19 24 25 11 –

Cooper Flagg stats today

  • Points: 10
  • Assists: 3
  • Rebounds: 5
  • Shooting: 5-19

MORE: Full Cooper Flagg stat line vs. Lakers

Bronny James stats today

  • Points: 8
  • Assists: 2
  • Rebounds: 2
  • Shooting: 2-7

MORE: Full Bronny James stat line vs. Mavericks

Mavericks vs. Lakers live updates, highlights from Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James in Summer League

All times ET.

9:52 p.m. — Cole Swider has caught fire, and the Lakers have taken the lead. With just a few minutes remaining, the forward hits back-to-back triples to give LA an 84-84 advantage. Swider has six 3-pointers.

9:46 p.m. — Cooper Flagg and Bronny James shared a laugh as they go head-to-head:

End of third quarter: Mavericks 68, Lakers 62

9:36 p.m. — As we head to the fourth quarter, this one is still neck-and-neck. James and Flagg were much quieter in the third frame, but others stepped up on both sides. Knecht’s NBA experience is clear, as he’s got a game-high 15 points, while Swider has 12. For Dallas, two guards are leading the way: Miles Kelly and Ryan Nembhard, who have a combined 33 points.

9:26 p.m. — The Lakers are on a 13-9 run to open the second half. Knecht and Swider have a combined 27 points.

Halftime: Lakers 47, Mavericks 43

9:05 p.m. — At the break, Los Angeles has the advantage thanks to some strong scoring performances throughout its lineup. Bronny James has eight points, Cole Swider has nine points, Darius Bazley has seven and Dalton Knecht has six. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg has gotten a fair shot of shots (15) up in his 16 minutes, but has flashed the expected stardom.

Ryan Nembhard, the brother of Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, has added in 12 points for the Mavericks as well.

8:46 p.m. — These two teams are giving the Vegas crowd exactly what it wants: Bronny vs. Flagg.

Despite undersized against his foe, the Lakers guard gets a nice stop on Flagg before a foul is called, putting his chest into the recent No. 1 pick. But, Flagg then answers by hitting a long, fadeaway jump shot over James. The energy is picking up between the two stars.

8:43 p.m. — He couldn’t quite finish it off … but Cooper Flagg nearly had one of his career highlights before his first NBA regular season game. He attempted to posterize Christian Koloko with his massive wingspan, but barely couldn’t reach to get the ball in the rim.

8:42 p.m. — Bronny James hits a pair of free throws to begin the second quarter. He also gets the assignment of guarding Flagg.

End of first quarter: Mavericks 19, Lakers 17

8:34 p.m. — The headliners have been on a show in the first quarter. Bronny James made his first two shots for five points, although he subbed out after just four minutes. Cooper Flagg needed a few minutes to settle in, but then posted six points, including a fastbreak dunk.

8:31 p.m. — It didn’t take long for Flagg to get in rhythm. He’s got three field goals already, including an and-one bucket.

8:25 p.m. — Hello, Cooper Flagg. He scores his first Summer League points with a breakaway slam, then hits another fadeaway shot just seconds later.

8:20 p.m. — Bronny James is off to an excellent start. He knocks down a 3-pointer to hit five early points, and the Lakers guard is looking poised thus far.

8:15 p.m. — They’re under way in Las Vegas, and Bronny James opens the scoring with a nice mid-range shot right over Flagg.

Pregame

8:09 p.m. — It will be a while before Kyrie Irving can take an NBA court with Cooper Flagg as he recovers from an ACL tear, but the former NBA champion is still in Vegas to watch his teammate’s debut tonight.

8:08 p.m. — Bronny James and Dalton Knecht are among Los Angeles’ starters:

7:45 p.m. — It’s expected to be a massive crowd for tonight’s Summer League matchup. Check out the line to get in earlier today:

7:44 p.m. — Bronny James and Cooper Flagg are in the building in Las Vegas.

7:40 p.m. — We’re just 20 minutes out from Cooper Flagg’s introduction to the NBA. Summer League performances will always come with a grain of salt, but tonight should be the first indications of how the Duke star’s skills will translate at the next level.

MORE: A full timeline of LeBron James’ offseason with the Lakers so far

Mavericks vs. Lakers start time 

  • Date: Thursday, July 10
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT

The Summer League matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 10. The game will be played at Thomas & Mack Center in in Las Vegas, Nev.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Lakers in Summer League

Thursday’s matchup between Dallas and Los Angeles in Summer League will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Fans looking to stream the game can use ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

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