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Aussie Digest
Dyson Daniels: Aussies 'talk a bit more sh*t'
Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on November 10, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images
The Atlanta Hawks star opens up on living in the US, advice from Chris Paul and more
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Dyson Daniels has revealed the biggest difference between living in the US and home in Australia.
"People here are a little more sensitive... (We) talk a bit more sh*t in Australia," he said in an interview with HoopsHype following Atlanta's road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Last season's Most Improved Player led the Hawks offence in their 105-102 win over the Clippers at the Intuit Dome, covering for the loss of injured star Trae Young with six points and eight assists in 39 minutes - the most in his team.
And Daniels revealed some special advice he received from future Hall of Famer and Clippers legend, Chris Paul, following the game.
"He's basically told me that I worked too hard to not take those shots, and being out there, And he says, you work so hard, you got to take your teammate’s trust, and you've got to take those shots. So that was pretty cool," Daniels told HoopsHype.
The Bendigo product also spoke about teammate Kristaps Porzingis pointing him out as someone he likes with responsibility offensively with Young sidelined and how far he thinks his offensive game has come over the past year.
"Trae's our engine. He does a lot for us. He's been - since he's come in the league - that offensive firepower, and when he goes down, the next guy's stepping up. So, trying to feel that role, be more aggressive, get downhill, get my teammates the ball where they're going to be effective. Those guys like KP getting touches on the elbows and the blocks, trying to get the kick out, so trying to be more aggressive," he said.
"(My offensive game has) definitely slowed down a lot. I just feel like I see things clearly. I mean, yeah, it just feels more comfortable out there. I'm able to see my reads and I still got to continue to be aggressive and take my shots when they're there and get to the rim and stuff like that to hold the defense honest. But, yeah, it definitely feels like it’s slowed down."
Daniels also picked Oklahoma City Thunder star and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as his toughest task defensively.
The Hawks are looking for three straight wins in today's clash with Sacramento.
NBA Box Score: Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets
Australian guard Josh Green is still recovering and rehabbing off-season shoulder surgery. He has no timetable for return but is considered week-to-week while we wait for the Hornets to update his status.
Charlotte beat Milwaukee 111-100.
NBA Box Score: Chicago Bulls @ Detroit Pistons
Josh Giddey remains sidelined with an ankle injury as the Chicago Bulls lost 124-113 to the Detroit Pistons.
Former NBL Next Star Bobi Klintman had four points and four rebounds for the Pistons.
NBA Box Score: Memphis Grizzlies @ Boston Celtics
Aussie big man Jock Landale was back scoring in double figures despite the Memphis Grizzlies being demolished 131-95 by the Boston Celtics.
Landale had 11 points, six rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes.
NBA Box Score: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Miami Heat
Aussie duo Tyrese Proctor and Luke Travers both played bulk minutes for the shorthanded Cavaliers against the Miami Heat and they got the job done with Cleveland recording a 130-116 win on the road.
Proctor had 12 points in 23 minutes off the bench, going 2-from-8 from the three point line and 4-from-15 from the field, while Travers had an impressive outing with four points, four rebounds and two blocks.
Big man Jarrett Allen led the way for the Cavaliers with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
NBA Box Score: Portland Trail Blazers @ New Orleans Pelicans
Duop Reath played limited minutes while Matisse Thybulle is still inactive recovering from thumb surgery as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-117.
Reath had three points and one rebound in four minutes.
NBA Box Score: Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are still without Australian wing Dante Exum, who remains out with a knee issue. The Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison yesterday (November 12, 2025 AEDT) for the continued fall out from his stunning Luca Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis last season. Fans have not forgiven Harrison for trading the much-loved All-NBA superstar and it hasn't helped that Davis has played limited games through injury for the Mavs.
NBA Box Score: Atlanta Hawks @ Sacramento Kings
Boos reigned down from the home fans in Sacramento as the Kings were run off their home court by Atlanta, with the Hawks winning 133-100. Dyson Daniels, starting point guard, delivered 5 points, 6 rebounds, 8 asssists and two steals while also continuining his steal-streak that moved him higher in the record books.
