In the NBA preseason, the Mavericks trailed the Hornets 59-61 at halftime.

In the first half of the game, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg performed extremely well on both offense and defense. His mature offensive skills and superb defensive skills demonstrated his considerable influence and full contribution on the court.

In the first half, Flagg played 16 minutes and 13 seconds, shooting 4 of 7, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 11 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, with a plus-minus value of +9.