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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Mobley (ankle) was spotted without his walking boot Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Though ditching the walking boot represents a step in the right direction for Mobley, Fedor notes that it's not necessarily an indication that the big man's return to game action is imminent. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated in the middle of the week, at which point the Cavaliers could clear him to resume some light on-court work while potentially offering up a more concrete target date for him to play in games. Mobley shouldn't be viewed as a likely candidate to play in any of the Cavaliers' remaining two games this week.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Re-evaluation coming in one week
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Mobley will be re-evaluated in roughly one week after an MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a left ankle sprain in Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
The Cavaliers may provide a formal timeline for Mobley's return to the court after he's re-evaluated next week, but Shams Charania of The Athletic reported earlier Thursday that the third-year big man is likely facing an extended absence. With the fantasy playoffs already underway or set to begin in the near future, managers in redraft leagues are likely best off moving on from Mobley, even though the Cavaliers haven't offered clarity on his timeline. For however long Mobley is sidelined, Dean Wade is the most likely candidate to replace him in the starting five. Mobley's minutes could be dispersed among Wade, Georges Niang, Isaac Okoro and Damian Jones.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Likely to miss extended time
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Mobley is expected to miss extended time after exiting Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics with a left ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mobley has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, but he appears to be headed for another multi-week absence, which isn't surprising given that he was spotted on crutches following his exit from Tuesday's win. The Cavaliers should provide a more concrete timeline following additional tests, but they'll likely proceed with caution to ensure Mobley is close to 100 percent for the postseason. Dean Wade, who had a career-best game during Tuesday's comeback win, could be the primary beneficiary of Mobley's absence.
Mobley won't play Wednesday against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
As expected, Mobley will miss the second leg of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set after he suffered the ankle injury in Tuesday's 105-104 win over the Celtics and was spotted using crutches as he exited the injury. The Cavaliers haven't provided an update on the full extent of Mobley's injury, so he could be at risk of missing time beyond Wednesday. With Mobley out for at least one contest, Dean Wade could be the primary beneficiary after he had one of the best games of his career Tuesday versus Boston.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Mobley (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Mobley left Tuesday's game verus Boston with a significant limp, and he was spotted leaving the arena with crutches. There aren't many other details to work with yet, but there should be more clarity Wednesday evening. In Mobley's expected absence, Dean Wade could see a bump in playing time after his breakout performance against the Celtics.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Seen on crutches
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Mobley left the arena after Tuesday's win over the Celtics on crutches with a very swollen ankle, Hayden Grove of Cleveland.com reports.
Mobley left Tuesday's game versus the Celtics early due to a left ankle sprain. While an official update from the Cavaliers has yet to be released, it appears unlikely that Mobley will suit up for the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Wednesday against Atlanta.
