Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Pops for 20 against Blazers
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Mobley ended Thursday's 103-95 loss to the Trail Blazers with 20 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes.
It was the third-year big's best scoring effort since he dropped 21 on Portland in their last meeting Nov. 15, but it was also just the second time in his last 10 games that Mobley has failed to pull down double-digit boards. The 22-year-old is averaging 16.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch while shooting 62.9 percent from the floor, and while his offensive role hasn't grown since his rookie season, Mobley's gradually improving his efficiency and defensive contributions.
Mobley notched 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 19 rebounds, one assist and seven blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 128-105 win over the Hawks.
Mobley was nearly perfect from the field and grabbed a season-high rebound mark en route to his eighth double-double over his last nine contests. The third-year pro has been massive on both ends of the court for Cleveland this season, and he has finally taken a leap forward following two promising campaigns to begin his career. Mobley is averaging 16.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in November.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Sees double-double streak end
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Mobley provided 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 loss to the Lakers.
Mobley couldn't continue his streak of six straight double-doubles, but he still had a strong performance on both ends of the court. In fact, his six assists and four steals were both season-high marks, more than compensating for the fact that his six boards were his fewest in two weeks. Mobley has shown improvement in most areas of his game during his third NBA season, as his current per-game averages of 16.6 points, 10.2 boards, 3.3 dimes and 0.9 steals are all on pace for career-best marks. Mobley has added 1.6 blocks per contest and is shooting a career-best 57.0 percent from the field and 75.9 percent from the charity stripe.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Third straight double-double
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Mobley ended Friday's 108-100 win over the Pistons with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes.
The third-year big produced his third straight double-double and his seventh in 12 games to begin the season, and Mobley has scored 10 points or more in all but one contest. Friday was also the first time in 2023-24 he failed to record a block, and while he doesn't appear to be headed for a breakout campaign, the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft is on pace to set new career highs in points (16.7 per game), boards (10.4), assists (3.1) and blocks (1.8).
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records double-double in win
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Mobley amassed 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 109-95 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Mobley recorded his sixth double-double of the season, and had no problem with Deandre Ayton in the interior. It took a moment for the Cavaliers to adjust to the insertion of Duop Reath, but thanks to Mobley, Cleveland won the game inside.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Records fifth double-double
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Mobley logged 16 points (8-14 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 132-120 loss to the Kings.
Mobley put in solid work during the loss. Although Mobley's scoring output can vary a bit, his lofty rebound totals can offset a rough shooting night. His shooting has improved nicely over the past few games, sporting an excellent field goal percentage of 57.5 percent over the past three games.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Efficient in loss
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Mobley amassed 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 loss to Oklahoma City.
Mobley has now recorded at least one block in all eight of his appearances this season. The third-year big man has shown that he can thrive alongside Jarrett Allen, as Mobley is averaging 16.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes across the three games since Allen returned to the lineup.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Top rebounder in double-double
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Mobley produced 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 victory over Golden State.
Mobley led all players in Sunday's game in rebounds while finishing as one of five Cavaliers with a double-digit point total in a double-double effort against the Warriors. Mobley has been strong for Cleveland on the boards this season, tallying 10 or more rebounds in five of his seven appearances while tallying a double-double in four of those outings.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Leads team in scoring in loss
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Mobley totaled 33 points (12-22 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's 125-113 loss to the Pacers.
Mobley recorded a double-double for the second straight game while also picking up the scoring slack with Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) sidelined. Mobley is a 66.9 percent career shooter from the charity stripe but went 8-for-10 from the free-throw line Saturday night.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Posts first double-double of season
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Mobley posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 108-105 loss to the Thunder.
Mobley was able to drag himself to a minus-nine point differential on the evening thanks to a plus-10 performance in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers almost pulled off the comeback for their second straight win. Mobley is shooting just 43.5 percent from the floor across the first two games of the season, which is noticeably less than the 55.4 percent over 79 games last season. He's started at center for the first two games of the 2023-24 season with Jarrett Allen missing time with an ankle injury.
Mobley recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 109-104 preseason win over the Pacers.
Mobley returned to action Friday after sitting out the previous contest for rest purposes. The third-year center is set to start alongside Jarrett Allen (ankle) this season and could establish himself as one of the NBA's truly elite defensive players.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Returns to lineup
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Mobley (rest) is in the starting five for Friday's preseason game against the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Mobley will play in Friday's preseason finale after missing the previous game for rest purposes. Mobley will replace Damian Jones in the starting lineup.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Gets fourth year guaranteed
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The Cavaliers exercised their fourth-year option on the contract of Mobley on Wednesday, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Mobley has established himself as one of the best upcoming big men in the league, and he is firmly entrenched as one of the biggest offensive threats for the Cavaliers roster behind Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Mobley averaged 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in 2022-23, and now he will be under contract until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Sidelined for exhibtion
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Mobley won't play in Monday's exhibition versus Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana for rest purposes, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mobley and the rest of Cleveland's usual starters will take a seat but should be back in action during Friday's preseason finale in Indiana.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Near double-double in loss
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Mobley scored 10 points (3-6 FG, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and a block over 16 minutes in Tuesday's 108-107 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Mobley led the team in rebounding and tied Isaac Okoro for the most free throw attempts. Mobley improved his per-game averages in points, rebounds, assists and field goal percentage during his second year in the league. He started in all 79 games last season and averaged 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks in 34.4 minutes per game. Mobley will look to take another leap forward in his third year in the league alongside Jarrett Allen in the front court.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Drops double-double in win
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Mobley recorded 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 107-90 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Mobley bounced back after a poor showing in Game 1 of the series, delivering on both ends of the floor. Both he and Jarrett Allen were able to shut down the Knicks' frontcourt, allowing the Cavaliers to cruise to victory. With the series now heading to New York, Mobley will look to build off his strong Game 2 performance in front of what will likely be a raucous Knicks' crowd.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Plays just one quarter
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Mobley ended Sunday's 106-95 loss to the Hornets with six points (3-7 FG) and five rebounds across 12 minutes.
Mobley returned to the starting lineup after sitting out Thursday's game in Orlando, but he and Jarrett Allen did not play after the first quarter. As a result of the limited minutes, Mobley was held under 10 points for the first time since Jan. 29. Mobley enters the playoffs off a strong finish to the season. Prior to Sunday's shortened appearance, the 21-year-old averaged 18.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks over his last 10 games. Mobley and the Cavaliers will face the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Starting against Hornets
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Mobley is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Mobley sat Thursday against the Magic due to rest, but he will take part in the season finale's starting lineup while sharing the frontcourt with Jarrett Allen. Mobley has averaged 18.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game across his last 10 appearances.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Clears injury report
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Mobley (rest) will be available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Mobley got the night off Thursday after averaging 39.1 minutes per game in his last five appearances but will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale. However, Mobley could see a reduced workload in the contest with the Cavaliers locked into the four seed for the playoffs.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Sitting Thursday
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Mobley is out for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to rest.
With the Cavaliers locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they have opted to rest many of their starters. It wouldn't be surprising for Mobley to also sit out Sunday's season finale against Charlotte. Cedi Osman, Robin Lopez and Dean Wade are candidates to see increased minutes in Mobley's absence.
