Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd responded angrily to criticism about his decision to play rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard, dismissing the criticism with profanity and asserting his expertise based on his high-level playing career. Kidd's outburst came after a close 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets, where Flagg, despite being heavily guarded, scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made five assists. Flagg's performance marked his second consecutive 30-point double-double, making him the first teenager in NBA history to achieve this feat. The game saw Flagg attack the rim repeatedly in the final minutes, but his efforts were not enough to secure victory for Dallas. The Mavericks, now on a four-game losing streak, are preparing to face the Boston Celtics. Kidd also expressed frustration over perceived missed foul calls late in the game, particularly against Flagg, and bristled at questions about his coaching decisions, emphasizing his experience and dismissing media criticism.