Tyrese Proctor has a triple-double as short-handed Cavaliers top Mavericks 127-117

Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 127-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, with Tyrese Proctor leading the charge in their short-handed lineup. Proctor's impressive effort included 24 points, 11 rebounds and a career-best 10 assists, marking his first triple-double and setting new career-high marks in points, assists and rebounds.

The Cavaliers faced challenges as key players Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson were sidelined due to injuries. The players had to contend with travel delays and overnight stays in South Florida after a loss to the Miami Heat. Despite these setbacks, Proctor's stellar performance, along with contributions from Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Mario Hezonja, proved decisive in Cleveland's win.