Mobley contributed 24 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley and Donovan Mitchell were a couple of bright spots in an otherwise poor showing from the Cavaliers as the team was bounced from the postseason. As for the regular season, Mobley has plenty to be proud of. He appeared in 71 total games, shooting 55.7 percent from the field and 72.5 percent from the line with averages of 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals. He also extended his range to the perimeter, hitting a career-high 1.2 three-pointers on a 37.0 percent clip. Next season, Mobley will be entering the first year of a five-year, $224 million contract.
Mobley notched 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 loss to Indiana in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Despite playing a team-high 27 minutes in Game 4, Mobley failed to make much of an impact on both ends of the floor. The 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year scored his second-lowest point total in these playoffs Sunday and may still be dealing with the lingering effects of the ankle injury he suffered in Game 2. Cleveland had no answer for a motivated and determined Indiana squad that took a 3-1 series lead.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Massive stat line in Game 3
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Mobley accumulated 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 126-104 victory over Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mobley was deemed a game-time call for Friday's game due to a left ankle sprain, an injury that prevented him from suiting up in Game 2 of the series, but the big man made his return and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. This was his second consecutive double-double in the series, and Mobley's contributions were massive from a fantasy perspective since he recorded at least three tallies in each of the five major categories. Perhaps more importantly, Mobley didn't show any ill effects of the ankle injury, and unless he suffers a setback over the weekend, he should be ready to go for Game 4 on Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Back in starting lineup
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Mobley is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers on Friday.
Mobley was unable to play in Game 2 on Tuesday due to a left ankle sprain, but he was able to do enough over the last two days to be cleared to play in Friday's pivotal contest. He has scored in double digits in his last four playoff games, averaging 19.0 points on 66.7 percent shooting (including 47.4 percent from three on 4.8 3PA/G), 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals over 31.3 minutes per game over that span.
Mobley (ankle) has been cleared to play Friday against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Mobley missed Game 2 due to an ankle injury but will suit up and play Friday, giving Cleveland a massive boost on both ends of the floor, as the team faces a 2-0 series deficit. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 17.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game during these playoffs, shooting 61.8 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Mobley (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, but was present during the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mobley, Darius Garland (toe) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) were all present and got shots up after the practice, which wasn't the case ahead of Cleveland's Game 2 loss. Mobley posted 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during the 121-112 Game 1 loss but twisted his left ankle during the contest and is in danger of missing a second straight outing.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Iffy for Friday
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Mobley (ankle) is deemed questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Mobley is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a sprained left ankle he suffered in Game 1. If Mobley is downgraded to out yet again, Dean Wade may draw another start in his absence.
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