Tyrese Proctor has a triple-double as short-handed Cavaliers top Mavericks 127-117
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyrese Proctor posted his first triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds and a career-best 10 assists in leading the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 127-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.Australia native Proctor became the first Cleveland player with a triple-double since Max Strus against Charlotte on April 14, 2024.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor delivered a stellar performance in a close win over the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 24 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists in a 127-117 victory. The all-star Australian became the first Cleveland player to register a triple-double since Max Strus back in April 2024. Proctor's points and assists were career-highs, with his rebound total matching his pro-high.
The Cavaliers were down to a skeleton roster, with key players Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson all sidelined with various injuries. The team's travel delays due to nationwide ground stop and overnight stay in South Florida after a loss to the Miami Heat likely contributed to the depleted lineup.
Former Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving tallied 34 points for Dallas, while Cooper Flagg contributed 18 points and eight rebounds. Proctor sealed the win with two back-to-back 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, giving Cleveland a 113-91 cushion. Irving's game-winning 3-pointer with 2:23 left was met with a thunderous ovation, while Hezonja added 22 points and rookie Meleek Thomas had a season-high 20 points. The Cavaliers next face Chicago on Monday.
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