Christie: Flagg s body against the basket, finishing and rebounding skills are great, and he also hit key goals.

On November 22, in the NBA Western Conference NBA Cup, the Mavericks reversed the Pelicans 118-115. After the game, Christie was interviewed.

Talking about Flagg's finishing ability, Christie said: "As an 18-year-old rookie, his physical condition is incredible - and he can make full use of this advantage to fight against small defenders, even when facing opponents of the same size. His physical confrontation ability, finishing touch at the basket, and rebounding sense are all excellent , and he also scored many key goals for us."

Flagg, the top pick of the Mavericks, performed very well in this campaign. He passed and shot at the critical moment in the final quarter, scoring 5 points and 1 assist to lead the team's lead. He made 12 of 19 shots in 32 minutes, 0 of 4 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, and scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of +9.

Flagg scored 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in the final quarter.