Teenager Flagg breaks 46-year NBA points record but Hornets beat Mavericks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 30, 2026 at 10:44 AM

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On January 30, 2026, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks broke the NBA record for most points scored by a teenager in a single game with 49, surpassing Cliff Robinson's 1980 record. Despite Flagg's performance, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Mavericks 123-121. Kon Knueppel, Flagg's former Duke roommate, scored a career-high 34 points for the Hornets, including two crucial free throws in the final seconds. The Hornets extended their winning streak to five games, while the Mavericks suffered their third consecutive loss. During halftime, the Mavericks retired Mark Aguirre's jersey.

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Mark Aguirre 35% New Jersey 35% Detroit 35% Klay Thompson 45% LaMelo Ball 45% Brandon Miller 50% Cliff Robinson 50% Duke University ×255% Kon Knueppel ×475% Charlotte Hornets ×485% Dallas Mavericks ×585% Cooper Flagg ×795%

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