Flagg scored 31 points in his second start and looked more comfortable as the Mavericks' primary ball-handler. Dallas shut him down for the rest of the summer slate after his scoring outburst was the most by a No. 1 pick in summer league play since John Wall in 2010.

Another two-way guard shared the backcourt with Nembhard. Miles Kelly produced his best game with increased opportunity Wednesday while Flagg and Nembhard were shut down. The former Auburn guard finished with 21 points and five rebounds, shooting 8-18 from the field.

The Dallas Mavericks have been in search of a new identity ever since Luka Doncic was traded. Losing a player of his caliber inevitably creates a massive void.