Tyrese Proctor records first triple-double for Cavaliers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:13 · Archive

Australian Tyrese Proctor recorded his first NBA triple-double as Cleveland defeated Dallas 127-117 despite arriving home the morning of the game.

Tyrese Proctor recorded his first NBA triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 127-117 at home, despite severe travel disruptions affecting the squad. The 22-year-old Australian, drafted 49th overall in 2025, was promoted to the starting line-up and scored a career-high 24 points to accompany 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It was the first triple-double for a Cavaliers player since Max Strus in April 2024.

The Cavaliers arrived home only on the morning of the match after travel chaos in the United States. Despite the lack of rest and missing several players, Proctor appeared to thrive under the added responsibility. 'We were down people. We had everything against us,' Proctor said. 'We were on a flight 8am this morning ... all odds were against us. We just had to come together and play Cavalier basketball.'

Coach Kenny Atkinson was impressed by Proctor's performance, having initially been concerned about giving him elevated minutes following a previous career-high of 22 points in Miami. 'That's another level .. that's special,' Atkinson said. Other Cavaliers starters also performed well, with Mario Hezonja scoring 22 points, Maleek Thomas 20, Thomas Bryant 19 and Jaylon Tyson 18.

How it is being reported

• Aussie overcomes travel chaos in career-best NBA gameAustralian Tyrese Proctor has helped a depleted Cleveland Cavaliers overcome a horror travel schedule in a 127-117 home win over the Dallas Mavericks.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 05:38
• Aussie overcomes travel chaos in career-best NBA gameAustralian Tyrese Proctor has helped a depleted Cleveland Cavaliers overcome a horror travel schedule in a 127-117 home win over the Dallas Mavericks.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 05:38

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