Olbrich records triple-double as Bulls fall; Green contributes in Hornets win over Knicks.<\/p>\n
Australian Lachlan Olbrich<\/a> has arrived. <\/p>\n The 22-year-old rookie power forward put together the first triple double of his career, finishing with 10 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists against the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n Australians have logged 14 triple doubles for the Bulls this season, Josh Giddey<\/a> has the other 13. He didn’t play today in the 21-point blow-out.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Sydney guard Tyrese Proctor was just two assists shy of his first NBA triple double against the Washington Wizards.<\/p>\n The rookie finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in the best game of his career.<\/p>\n NBA Scores: Dallas Mavericks 149 def. Chicago Bulls 128 (Final)\u200d<\/a><\/p>\n American Airlines Center \u2014 Dallas<\/p>\n Lachlan Olbrich delivered a breakout triple-double performance, but Chicago Bulls fell 149\u2013128 to Dallas Mavericks in a high-scoring contest on the road.<\/p>\n Dallas set the tone early with 45 first-quarter points and never relinquished control, building a 23-point halftime lead before maintaining separation through the second half. Chicago responded with a 40-point fourth quarter, but the deficit proved too large.<\/p>\n Dallas broke the game open in the first half behind elite shot-making and tempo, scoring 80 points before halftime. Chicago\u2019s late push showed offensive rhythm, but defensive lapses and rebounding gaps defined the outcome.<\/p>\n Game SnapshotQuarter scores: DAL 45\u201334, 35\u201322, 39\u201332, 30\u201340Dallas shooting: 52% FG, 45% from three (22-of-49)Chicago shooting: 49% FG, 26% from three (10-of-38)Rebounds: Dallas +15 (57\u201342)Assists: Dallas 35, Chicago 30<\/p>\n Dallas\u2019 offensive efficiency and perimeter shooting created the separation, with 22 made threes and consistent paint control.<\/p>\n Olbrich records first NBA triple-double<\/p>\n Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich produced the standout performance for Chicago, finishing with:<\/p>\n 10 points \u2502 15 rebounds \u2502 10 assists \u2502 2 steals \u2502 4-of-7 FG<\/p>\n Olbrich controlled the glass on both ends (7 offensive rebounds) and functioned as a secondary playmaker, generating offence through high-post actions and transition reads. Despite the loss, his all-around impact was the most complete performance on the floor for Chicago.<\/p>\n Supporting cast contributionsRob Dillingham led Chicago with 25 points and 5 assistsCollin Sexton added 19 points on 8-of-16 shootingLeonard Miller contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds<\/p>\n Chicago generated efficient interior looks (52-of-106 FG), but struggled from beyond the arc and in defensive containment.<\/p>\n Dallas offensive avalanche<\/p>\n Dallas produced one of its most complete offensive performances of the season:<\/p>\n John Poulakidas \u2013 28 points, 8 threesAJ Johnson \u2013 20 points, 8-of-9 FTRyan Nembhard \u2013 15 points, 23 assistsMoussa Cisse \u2013 20 rebounds (10 offensive)<\/p>\n The Mavericks\u2019 ball movement (35 assists) and second-chance dominance (16 offensive rebounds) overwhelmed Chicago\u2019s defensive structure.<\/p>\n By the NumbersPoints in the paint (est.): Dallas advantage through offensive boards and interior touchesSecond-chance points: Driven by 16 offensive rebounds (Cisse 10)Turnovers: Chicago 13 \u2502 Dallas 18Three-point differential: Dallas +12 makes<\/p>\n Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse \u2014 Cleveland<\/p>\n Australian guard Tyrese Proctor delivered an all-around performance as Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 130\u2013117 at home.<\/p>\n Cleveland set the tone with a 43-point opening quarter and maintained control despite a Washington push in the middle periods.<\/p>\n Cleveland built a 22-point first-quarter lead and withstood Washington\u2019s third-quarter surge before closing the game out in the fourth behind control of the glass and efficient shot-making.<\/p>\n Cleveland (52\u201330) continues to build momentum with strong interior play and balanced scoring. Washington (17\u201365) showed offensive capability but struggled to match Cleveland\u2019s physicality and rebounding presence.<\/p>\n Game SnapshotQuarter scores: CLE 43\u201321, 22\u201334, 34\u201340, 31\u201322Cleveland shooting: 54% FG, 42% from three (18-of-43)Washington shooting: 47% FG, 44% from three (18-of-41)Rebounds: Cleveland +23 (53\u201330)Assists: Cleveland 31, Washington 29<\/p>\n Cleveland\u2019s dominance on the glass and inside scoring created separation despite Washington\u2019s perimeter efficiency.<\/p>\n Tyrese Proctor impact<\/p>\n