Las Vegas was the scene of an exciting encounter in the NBA Summer League, where the top two picks of the 2025 draft demonstrated their potential. The match, which pitted the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks, culminated in the Spurs’ victory 76-69.
Star Showdown: Flagg vs. Harper
Cooper Flagg, the first draft pick, led the game with 31 points, showcasing his scoring ability. Meanwhile, Dylan Harper, chosen second, impressed in his debut with 16 points in just 20 minutes, after recovering from an injury.The atmosphere at the Thomas & Mack Center, with the presence of current players, NBA legends, and celebrities, was electrifying. Harper scored the first points of the game, while Flagg and Harper, although they started a bit slow, offered highlights. Flagg, despite some defensive challenges, managed several trips to the free throw line, demonstrating his aggressiveness on the court.There’s no better time to return than in a game like this and with such an electrifying fanbase.
Dylan Harper
Flagg’s third quarter was especially memorable, with a play that included a layup and a spectacular dunk, as well as a defensive block at the end of the quarter.They want to see me be aggressive and do those kinds of things. I think I did much better today, getting to the line, getting fouls, and that helped me feel comfortable and settle in early.
Cooper Flagg
Harper also shined with an impressive block and finished the second quarter with an ‘and-1’, giving the Spurs the lead at halftime. Harper finished the game with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block, while Flagg recorded 4 rebounds, one assist and a block.Just keep making the right plays.
Josh Broghamer, Mavericks summer league coach
We’re going to play them a lot this year. So the future battles will be great. One thing we both have: we are competitors. We’re going to go out and compete.
Dylan Harper
