The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime. After the game, Mavericks player Washington was interviewed by the media.

Talking about establishing a connection with Flagg, Washington said: "I think it went very smoothly. I tried to observe how the opponent defended him, and at the same time helped him fully understand the situation of each defender, telling him the strengths and weaknesses of these opponents, and what kind of defense should be forced into them. Obviously, Flagg still has a long way to go. , but he will definitely become an extremely good player in the league. I just want to try my best to be his mentor and teach him all the experience I know."

In 37 minutes, Flagg made 9 of 16 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 2 of 3 free throws. He scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +10.