Hezonja Delivers His Best Performance Since Returning to the NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers won another NBA game, beating the Dallas Mavericks 127-117 at home. The hosts took the court without several players, including James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. This gave other players on the roster more opportunities.

Former Real Madrid player Mario Hezonja stood out in the game, where he started in the starting five, with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Croatian player spent 34 minutes on the court and made 9 of 12 shots from the field. He went 2 for 2 on three-point attempts and was equally successful on his free throws. He committed only two turnovers in the game.

Having fallen short of expectations in some recent performances, Hezonja made the most of this chance. He showed head coach Kenny Atkinson that he could be fully trusted.

For the Cavaliers, Tyrese Proctor also played a major part in the win, recording a triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.