Cooper Flagg, a Maine native, made NBA history on Tuesday night, scoring a game-high 36 points against the Boston Celtics. This wasn't just any game for Flagg; it was his first-ever match against his favorite NBA team, the Celtics, whom he grew up cheering for in Newport, Maine. At just 19 years and 44 days old, Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 30 or more points in three consecutive games. His impressive performance continued with a career-high 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets on January 29th, followed by 34 points against the Houston Rockets two days later. But here's where it gets controversial: Flagg's achievement also made him just the fourth teenager in NBA history to record multiple games of 35 or more points, five or more rebounds, and five or more assists. This exclusive club includes LeBron James, who achieved it four times, and Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic, who each did it twice. On December 15th, 2025, Flagg recorded an impressive 42 points, seven rebounds, and six assists against the Utah Jazz. However, the Celtics defeated the Mavericks 110-100 in Dallas, with All-Star Jaylen Brown posting a double-double of 33 points and 11 rebounds for Boston. Earlier on Tuesday, Flagg was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, making him a perfect three-for-three with the award to start the season. Brown, meanwhile, was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January. The Celtics also traded for center Nikola Vucevic on Tuesday, acquiring the 15-year NBA veteran and a second-round pick from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Simons missed Tuesday's game against the Mavericks due to personal reasons, according to the Celtics' injury report. Flagg will look to keep his scoring streak going on Thursday, as the Mavs host the San Antonio Spurs.
