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Australian Lachlan Olbrich has arrived.

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.

Australians have logged 14 triple doubles for the Bulls this season, Josh Giddey has the other 13. He didn't play today in the 21-point blow-out.

Meanwhile, Sydney guard Tyrese Proctor was just two assists shy of his first NBA triple double against the Washington Wizards.

The rookie finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in the best game of his career.

NBA Scores: Dallas Mavericks 149 def. Chicago Bulls 128 (Final)‍

American Airlines Center — Dallas

Lachlan Olbrich delivered a breakout triple-double performance, but Chicago Bulls fell 149–128 to Dallas Mavericks in a high-scoring contest on the road.

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.

Dallas broke the game open in the first half behind elite shot-making and tempo, scoring 80 points before halftime. Chicago’s late push showed offensive rhythm, but defensive lapses and rebounding gaps defined the outcome.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter scores: DAL 45–34, 35–22, 39–32, 30–40
• Dallas shooting: 52% FG, 45% from three (22-of-49)
• Chicago shooting: 49% FG, 26% from three (10-of-38)
• Rebounds: Dallas +15 (57–42)
• Assists: Dallas 35, Chicago 30

Dallas’ offensive efficiency and perimeter shooting created the separation, with 22 made threes and consistent paint control.

Olbrich records first NBA triple-double

Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich produced the standout performance for Chicago, finishing with:

10 points │ 15 rebounds │ 10 assists │ 2 steals │ 4-of-7 FG

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.

Supporting cast contributions

• Rob Dillingham led Chicago with 25 points and 5 assists
• Collin Sexton added 19 points on 8-of-16 shooting
• Leonard Miller contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds

Chicago generated efficient interior looks (52-of-106 FG), but struggled from beyond the arc and in defensive containment.

Dallas offensive avalanche

Dallas produced one of its most complete offensive performances of the season:

• John Poulakidas – 28 points, 8 threes
• AJ Johnson – 20 points, 8-of-9 FT
• Ryan Nembhard – 15 points, 23 assists
• Moussa Cisse – 20 rebounds (10 offensive)

The Mavericks’ ball movement (35 assists) and second-chance dominance (16 offensive rebounds) overwhelmed Chicago’s defensive structure.

By the Numbers

• Points in the paint (est.): Dallas advantage through offensive boards and interior touches
• Second-chance points: Driven by 16 offensive rebounds (Cisse 10)
• Turnovers: Chicago 13 │ Dallas 18
• Three-point differential: Dallas +12 makes

NBA Scores: Cleveland Cavaliers 130 def. Washington Wizards 117 (Final)‍

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland

Australian guard Tyrese Proctor delivered an all-around performance as Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 130–117 at home.

Cleveland set the tone with a 43-point opening quarter and maintained control despite a Washington push in the middle periods.

Cleveland built a 22-point first-quarter lead and withstood Washington’s third-quarter surge before closing the game out in the fourth behind control of the glass and efficient shot-making.

Cleveland (52–30) continues to build momentum with strong interior play and balanced scoring. Washington (17–65) showed offensive capability but struggled to match Cleveland’s physicality and rebounding presence.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter scores: CLE 43–21, 22–34, 34–40, 31–22
• Cleveland shooting: 54% FG, 42% from three (18-of-43)
• Washington shooting: 47% FG, 44% from three (18-of-41)
• Rebounds: Cleveland +23 (53–30)
• Assists: Cleveland 31, Washington 29

Cleveland’s dominance on the glass and inside scoring created separation despite Washington’s perimeter efficiency.

Tyrese Proctor impact

Australian guard Tyrese Proctor produced one of the most complete games of his NBA career:

22 points │ 11 rebounds │ 8 assists │ 7 turnovers │ 9-of-16 FG │ 4-of-8 3PT │ +10 in 35 minutes

Proctor operated as a primary creator for extended stretches, scoring efficiently while also impacting the game on the boards and as a facilitator.

Cavaliers control inside

Cleveland’s interior presence and second-chance opportunities proved decisive:

• Nae’Qwan Tomlin – 26 points, 8 rebounds
• Jaylon Tyson – 18 points, 6 rebounds
• Larry Nance Jr. – 10 points, 6 rebounds

The Cavaliers generated 17 offensive rebounds, consistently extending possessions and applying pressure on Washington’s defence.

Wizards offensive response

Washington found scoring through multiple contributors:

• Jamir Watkins – 24 points, 5-of-9 from three
• Bub Carrington – 20 points, 9 assists
• Sharife Cooper – 20 points, 6 assists off the bench

The Wizards shot 44% from three, but were unable to offset Cleveland’s rebounding advantage and interior scoring.

By the Numbers

• Rebounds: Cleveland 53 │ Washington 30
• Offensive rebounds: Cleveland 17
• Three-point makes: Both teams 18
• Turnovers: Cleveland 19 │ Washington 12

NBA Scores: Charlotte Hornets 110 def. New York Knicks 96 (Final)‍

Madison Square Garden — New York

Josh Green contributed efficiently off the bench as Charlotte Hornets controlled the game throughout in a 110–96 road win over New York Knicks.

Charlotte established control early, leading by 13 after the first quarter and never allowing New York to recover, maintaining a double-digit margin deep into the second half.

Charlotte (44–38) continues to show depth and offensive versatility heading into the postseason window. New York (53–29) remains strong overall but will look to tighten defensive coverage and offensive efficiency after a flat home performance.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter scores: CHA 30–20, 27–24, 30–29, 23–23
• Charlotte shooting: 46% FG, 37% from three (19-of-52)
• New York shooting: 43% FG, 32% from three (13-of-40)
• Rebounds: Charlotte +7 (46–39)
• Assists: Charlotte 27, New York 25

Charlotte’s perimeter volume (52 three-point attempts) and ball movement set the offensive tone.

Josh Green impact

Australian guard Josh Green provided a steady two-way contribution in limited minutes:

3 points │ 2 rebounds │ 0 assists │ 1-of-2 FG │ 1-of-2 3PT │ +9 in 10 minutes

Green spaced the floor effectively and held defensive assignments during key second-unit stretches, finishing with a positive plus-minus in a controlled team performance.

Hornets balanced scoring

Charlotte’s offence was spread across the rotation:

• Brandon Miller – 19 points, 3 threes
• LaMelo Ball – 19 points, 6 assists
• Coby White – 19 points in 16 minutes
• Kon Knueppel – 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

The Hornets generated scoring from both starting and bench units, with multiple perimeter threats stretching New York’s defence.

Knicks struggle to keep pace

New York lacked offensive efficiency and consistency:

• Miles McBride led with 21 points
• Jose Alvarado added 16 points and 7 assists
• Limited free-throw pressure (5-of-8 FT) restricted scoring opportunities

The Knicks fell behind early and were unable to generate sustained runs to close the gap.

By the Numbers

• Three-point attempts: Charlotte 52 │ New York 40
• Free throws: Charlotte 13-of-17 │ New York 5-of-8
• Turnovers: Charlotte 17 │ New York 10
• Steals: Charlotte 7 │ New York 10

Game Flow

Charlotte dictated tempo from the opening tip, building a 10-point first-quarter lead and maintaining control through consistent shot-making and spacing. New York matched scoring in the second half but never reduced the margin below double digits.