Proctor’s Triple-Double Leads Cavaliers Past Mavericks

Proctor finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists, guiding Cleveland to a win despite the absence of its regular starting lineup. His points and assists were also career bests, and his rebound total matched his professional high. He was the first Cavalier to record a triple-double since Max Strus in April 2024.

Cleveland was without Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson, all sidelined by injuries. Sixth man Sam Merrill was also out. The team had faced travel delays after a nationwide ground stop the previous day and stayed overnight in South Florida following a loss to Miami.

Proctor hit consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter as Cleveland built its largest lead, 113-91. Dallas cut the margin to 10 on a Kyrie Irving three with 2:23 remaining, but Irving missed a long-range attempt on the next possession.

Irving led Dallas with 34 points, including 20 in the third quarter. Cooper Flagg added 18 points and eight rebounds. For Cleveland, Mario Hezonja scored 22, rookie Meleek Thomas had a season-high 20, and Norchad Omier contributed 13 points and eight rebounds off the bench.

Dallas visits Boston on November 15. Cleveland hosts Chicago on November 16.