"Slim is an absolute flamethrower": Fans dig Isaiah Evans and Cooper Flagg "talking smack" vs Boston

Duke freshman duo Cooper Flagg and Isaiah Evans shone as the Blue Devils dominated Boston College 88-63 on Saturday night. Flagg posted 28 points and 5 rebounds, while Evans added 16 points in the win at Conte Forum.

What stood out from the game, however, was not just the duo's impressive stat lines but their interactions and fiery on-court banter. Evans was seen gesturing to the Boston College crowd and appeared to be talking trash to his opponents during the game.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) praised the duo's energy and competitive spirit. Here are some of the reactions:

"Slim is an absolute flamethrower," one fan tweeted, referring to Evans' nickname.

"This group has tremendous “f your feelings” energy at times," another fan wrote.

"Cooper Flagg & Isaiah Evans playing on court together is an effective combo. We need to see it more," a fan said.

"It’s something Duke hasn’t had in a while. Much needed play the villain," another fan commented.

Here are a few more tweets:

"Isaiah Evans is by far the funniest player to watch after hitting a shot," one user wrote.

"Giving Evans more playing time has benefited Duke so much. Has so much energy and shots so well," another fan added.

"Evans is a sicko and I love it," one more stated.

Isaiah Evans' 16-point performance, including 4 3-pointers, was his second-highest scoring output this season.

Cooper Flagg talks about fan support and his Maine roots

Cooper Flagg returned to New England and gave fans a show against Boston College on Saturday. Many of his fans traveled over 200 miles from Newport, Maine, to watch the Duke freshman play in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Flagg, a Maine native, was incredibly appreciative of the support he received from his home state fans. After the Eagles fans began to exit as the game ended, the Duke fans in attendance stayed, cheering on the 6-foot-9 forward as he left the court.

"It’s huge, the level of support, just to get to see them show up and support me means a lot to me. Just gives me a lot of confidence," Flagg said.

"Being from Maine … when I was growing up, it’s easy to just not believe in yourself or just think you can’t do that. I just want to keep proving that it doesn’t really matter where you’re from."

Cooper Flagg's first game of his collegiate career came against his home state school, Maine, on Nov. 4. The freshman scored 18 points and recorded 7 rebounds in the 96-62 win.