Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Pulls down 16 boards in Game 7
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Mobley supplied 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 41 minutes during Sunday's 106-94 victory over the Magic in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mobley was forced to move to center due to the absence of Jarrett Allen (ribs), but the former delivered another solid performance down low, showing energy on the glass and an accurate touch near the rim. Mobley posted three double-doubles in the series against the Magic while scoring in double digits in all but one of his appearances. He should continue as Cleveland's starting center as long as Allen remains sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Clutch in Game 5 win
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Mobley accumulated 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 104-103 victory over the Magic in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Cavaliers were missing Jarrett Allen (ribs) for this game, so Mobley shifted to center and produced a masterclass on the defensive end. His emphatic block on Franz Wagner's game-tying layup attempt at the end of regulation secured the win for Cleveland, giving the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Strong defensive effort
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Mobley finished Saturday's 112-89 loss to the Magic in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes.
Mobley blocked multiple shots for the third time through four matchups against Orlando and added multiple steals for the first time during that stretch. Through four postseason games, the defensive-minded forward has averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 30.5 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Impressive on both ends Saturday
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Mobley closed with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 win over the Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Mobley recorded only his second double-double since the beginning of April, but there's no question he did when it mattered the most. The promising big man averaged career-high marks in both rebounds and assists per game during the 2023-24 regular season, and while he holds a secondary role in the offensive scheme, he's putting up solid numbers in the scoring column as well. Mobley averaged 16.0 points per game over his final 12 regular-season appearances.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records four blocks vs. Grizzlies
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Mobley ended Wednesday's 110-98 victory over Memphis with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals in 31 minutes.
Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined for seven of the Cavaliers' 10 blocks Wednesday. Mobley managed to record his 22nd double-double of the season, his second one since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Since his return, Mobley is averaging 16.6 points on 59.0 percent shooting, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals over 29.5 minutes per game.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Flirts with double-double in win
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Mobley finished Wednesday's 122-101 loss to Phoenix with 20 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes.
Seven games removed from his nine-game absence, Mobley's totals continue to trend upward. Although he's hit the double-double milestone only once since returning to action, he came tantalizingly close during Wednesday's loss. Mobley's shot accuracy has been outstanding since his return, averaging 66.7 percent from the floor.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Leads Cleveland in Sunday's loss
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Mobley amassed 23 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday's 130-101 loss to Denver.
It was the third-year forward's best scoring effort in five games since he returned from an ankle injury that cost him most of March. Mobley has also recorded multiple blocks in back-to-back games, a good sign that he's fully back up to game speed. Over that five-game stretch, he's averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.2 threes and 0.8 blocks.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records double-double in win
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Mobley ended Friday's 117-114 victory over Philadelphia with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes.
Mobley has looked quite good since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, and he notched his first double-double since March 3. Mobley also made his presence felt as a rim protector with a two-block performance. Mobley is averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game since returning to the hardwood.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Teases triple-double in win
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Mobley registered 17 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 115-92 win over the Hornets.
Playing in his second game since returning from an ankle injury that cost him most of March, Mobley tied Jarrett Allen and Georges Niang for the team scoring lead while posting strong all-around numbers. Over the 10 games he's been able to play after the All-Star break, Mobley has averaged 15.1 points, 9.3 boards, 4.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor, and the Cavaliers figure to lean on the third-year big heavily while Donovan Mitchell (nose) remains sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Expected back Sunday
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Mobley (ankle) appears on track to play in Sunday's game against the Heat, Grant Afseth of NBAAnalysis.net reports.
Mobley is still officially listed as questionable on the Cavaliers' injury report, but Afseth's report suggests the big man is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Even if Mobley is cleared to play and re-enter the starting five, expect him to face a minutes restriction of some kind after missing the previous nine games with a left ankle sprain.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Fares well in limited minutes
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Mobley (ankle) tallied 15 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes Sunday in the Cavaliers' 121-84 loss to the Heat.
In his return from a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, Mobley was on a restriction of 20-to-25 minutes, and the Cavaliers didn't have to worry about overworking him after Miami rolled to a 21-point lead at halftime and a 33-point lead after three quarters to salt the game away. Despite going a minus-22 during his time on the court, Mobley still managed to produce the best fantasy line of any of the 12 Cavaliers players that took the court. Mobley could be available Monday when the Cavaliers finish out their back-to-back set with a matchup with the Hornets, but expect a minute restriction to remain in place for that contest.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Starting in return to lineup
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Mobley (ankle) has been cleared for Sunday's game against Miami and will start at power forward, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports. Mobley will have a 20-25 minute restriction.
Mobley will be back in action for the first time since March 5 following a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and will be capped at around 20-to-25 minutes, according to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. While Mobley's return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Cavaliers, it may take a couple of games before fantasy managers can feel comfortable activating him. In addition to being restricted in his return to the lineup Sunday, Mobley will likely be on a minutes limit once again in the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday versus the Hornets, if he doesn't sit out that contest entirely.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Questionable to play Sunday
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Mobley (ankle) is questionable to face the Heat on Sunday.
Mobley has been dealing with a left ankle sprain for quite some time, and he hasn't stepped on the court since March 5, when he suffered the injury in a 105-104 loss to the Celtics. Mobley will be a true game-time call for Sunday's contest, and his return would provide a huge boost for a Cavs team that's already missing Donovan Mitchell (nose) for the matchup against Miami.
