Dyson Daniels was back at his complete best as Atlanta continued its rise in the Eastern Conference
Dyson Daniels was back to his all-round best as the Australian Boomers backcourt star fell just short of a triple-double in a thrilling double overtime win for the Atlanta Hawks over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Daniels was just one rebound and two assists away from the feat as the Hawks won their second consecutive game and moved up to fifth in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
Triple-doubles are almost becoming the norm for Aussies in the US with fellow Boomers backcourt member, Josh Giddey, a triple-double machine and Bulls two-way forward Lachlan Olbrich recording a mega triple-double in the G League for the Windy City Bulls.
Daniels’ performance against the 76ers continued Atlanta’s impressive form since All-Star point guard Trae Young has been sidelined with injury. The Hawks have won seven of their last 10 to put themselves firmly in the early race for home court advantage in the playoffs.
NBA Box Score: Atlanta Hawks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Dyson Daniels had 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 142-134 in double overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Hawks trailed going into the final quarter but were able to send it to extra time with a 32-26 period. While both teams matched each other basket-for-basket in the first overtime, Atlanta – who were led by 41 points from Jalen Johnson – made the crucial plays when it mattered most to finish with an eight-point victory.
In his 43 minutes, Daniels went 8-from-14 from the field and 0-from-3 from distance.
NBA Box Score: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers
Aussie big man Duop Reath only played three minutes as the Portland Trail Blazers became another victim to the defending champion, Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 123-115 at Moda Center.
Reath had one steal and went 0-from-2 from the field. Fellow Aussie Matisse Thybulle is still sidelined with a thumb injury.
NBA Box Score: Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor had his team’s second best plus-minus as they went down 117-115 to the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena.
Proctor had eight points in 11 minutes for the Cavaliers, hitting 2-from-3 from the three-point line to continue his impressive start to his NBA career.
Luke Travers was a DNP Coach’s Decision.
NBA Box Score: San Antonio Spurs @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Aussie veteran Joe Ingles was a DNP Coach’s Decision but the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded a 125-112 win over fellow Western Conference playoff contenders, the San Antonio Spurs, at the Target Center.
Anthony Edwards was the star for the Timberwolves with 32 points.
NBA Box Score: Memphis Grizzlies @ Sacramento Kings
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