Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Fri 5/9/25 7:01 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (ankle) has been cleared to play Friday against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Fri 5/9/25 11:00 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Thu 5/8/25 2:40 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (ankle) is deemed questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Tue 5/6/25 6:38 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The star forward sprained his left ankle in Sunday's Game 1 loss, during which he posted 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes. Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro and Javonte Green are all candidates for an uptick in minutes due to Mobley and De'Andre Hunter being sidelined. Mobley's next chance to suit up will come in Game 3 on Friday.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Mon 5/5/25 2:25 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley tweaked his left ankle in Game 1 Sunday, leading to concern about his status for the rest of this first-round series. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year recorded a double-double during his 36 minutes on the floor, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals. He can't play in Game 2, Cleveland will likely turn to Dean Wade to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Mon 5/5/25 2:21 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley amassed 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
EDGE Analysis
Mobley recorded his first double-double of the postseason, albeit in a losing effort. It wasn't the result Cleveland was hoping for, having now lost homecourt advantage. The Cavaliers will now have to regroup prior to Game 2 on Tuesday, hoping to even the series before heading to Indiana.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Tue 4/29/25 11:07 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley amassed 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 138-83 win over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
The low workload is certainly nothing to be alarmed about, as the Cavaliers had this game pretty much wrapped up during the second quarter. Mobley finished this series with averages of 16.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Thu 4/24/25 1:26 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley closed Wednesday's 121-112 win over the Heat in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Not only was Mobley dominant on the offensive end, but he helped limit Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware to a combined 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting. Mobley is averaging 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists with the Cavaliers holding a 2-0 series lead.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Mon 4/21/25 11:24 AM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley supplied nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Sunday's 121-100 win over Miami in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Cleveland's backcourt dominated this game, while Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined to score 21 points. Mobley is coming off a terrific regular season, appearing in 72 games with averages of 18.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers on 55.6 percent shooting from the field.
Evan Mobley PF/C CLE Sat 4/19/25 5:52 PM
Evan Mobley
PF/C CLE
Mobley (back) is not on the injury report for Game 1 against the Heat on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The All-Star forward didn't play in the regular-season finale against the Pacers, but he should be ready to handle his regular workload in the playoffs opener. Mobley averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals per game across 71 contests in the regular season.