Cooper Flagg is gelling quite well with one Dallas Mavericks star who has earned his way into a starting role in the lineup. The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a difficult position this season, going 8-15 in their first 23 games and sitting 12th in the Western Conference.

Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard — two undrafted players — are stepping up big time for the Dallas Mavericks.

Nembhard, 22, has recorded two double-doubles since joining the starting lineup in November. The Mavericks guard erupted for 28 points and 10 assists on Dec. 1 against the Denver Nuggets. That performance made him the first undrafted rookie in the modern NBA era to post at least 25 points and 10 assists without a single turnover.

The Dallas Mavericks concluded the two-game homestand against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 119-111 at the American Airlines Center.

Ryan Nembhard is cementing himself as a keeper for the Mavericks with an incredible stat line in a huge win over the Nuggets.

Though 18-year-old phenom and former No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is off to a promising start, it's been his undrafted rookie teammate Ryan Nembhard stealing the spotlight this week.

For the second time this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks share the hardwood, this time in the Paycom Center. However, much like last time