Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg (ankle) listed as doubtful vs. Jazz

Dallas– Mavericks Cheater cooper flag Has been listed as questionable for Thursday night’s home game against utah jazz Due to sprain in left ankle.

Flagg, the first overall pick, missed the only game this season, a loss on November 19 due to illness. new York Knicks.

flag suffered an injury Second quarter loss on Wednesday denver nuggets.

Flagg sprained his ankle while defending Denver. peyton watson On a drive with 6:01 remaining in the second quarter.

Flagg, who had been called for a foul in the game, limped off the floor and went straight into the tunnel with Mavs athletic trainer Jana Austin following behind her. He returned to the game with 2:35 remaining in the quarter but recovered on several occasions while playing the remainder of the quarter.

The flag did not return after intermission. The team announced early in the third quarter that Flagg, the Rookie of the Year favorite who averaged 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, had been ruled out for the rest of the game.

This was the second game in a row that Flagg sprained his ankle. He bounced back in Monday’s win Brooklyn Nets After getting the ankle taped again.