A circulating post claiming that Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg scored 15 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and handed out 4 assists in a win over the Indiana Pacers on October 30, 2025, is entirely fabricated. While Flagg did enter the NBA this season as the No. 1 overall draft pick, no such game or box score ever took place.
In reality, the Mavericks did not play the Pacers on that date. The viral claim appears to have been based on a made-up game log that quickly spread across social media platforms, presenting fictional statistics and an imaginary matchup.
Here are the verified facts. Cooper Flagg was officially selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft. He made his professional debut on October 22, 2025, against the San Antonio Spurs. Since that debut, every one of his performances has been properly recorded in official NBA box scores and verified by the league.
His first career double-double came one night later, on October 23, 2025, also against the San Antonio Spurs. During that game, Flagg posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in a solid early showing of his two-way potential.
The post that references a second double-double on October 30, 2025, is false. The Mavericks’ official schedule shows no game against Indiana on that date, confirming that the statistics being shared online were entirely invented.
For accuracy, here are Cooper Flagg’s real game logs for October 2025:
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October 22, 2025 – at San Antonio Spurs: 10 points, 10 rebounds, 0 assists
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October 25, 2025 – vs. Washington Wizards: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists
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October 27, 2025 – vs. Toronto Raptors: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
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October 28, 2025 – at Oklahoma City Thunder: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assists
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October 30, 2025 – at Indiana Pacers: No official game took place
Cooper Flagg’s first few appearances have already drawn attention for his energy, rebounding, and court vision, but the embellished numbers spreading online do not match reality. The misinformation likely began when fan-made highlight compilations and unofficial “stat edits” were mistaken for authentic reports.
In today’s age of instant updates and online fandom, such false claims can spread quickly. The NBA’s official website and verified game summaries remain the most reliable sources for tracking player statistics and results.
Cooper Flagg continues to develop in his rookie season, showing flashes of the athleticism and maturity that made him the top overall pick. While fans are understandably eager to celebrate his rise, it is important to distinguish genuine milestones from fictional ones. The record shows just one double-double so far, but given his talent and composure, many more legitimate ones are likely to come.
