Evan Mobley’s clutch block leave Cavs one win away from second round
John Sabol: Evan Mobley with the bigger block of his career (after Donovan Mitchell’s miss) with 3.4 left in the game. That sealed the #Cavs 104-103 win in Game 5. Cleveland takes a 3-2 series lead Game 6 – Friday @ Orlando @fox8news
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
When Evan Mobley was coming out in the draft, it was plays like that block on Franz that made him so highly touted, among other things. That sealed the win for the Cavaliers. – 10:40 PM
When Evan Mobley was coming out in the draft, it was plays like that block on Franz that made him so highly touted, among other things. That sealed the win for the Cavaliers. – 10:40 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This feels like a potentially transformative night for Evan Mobley’s future. A sign that he’s ready to be a full-time center, and Cleveland’s path forward is to embrace that. – 10:39 PM
This feels like a potentially transformative night for Evan Mobley’s future. A sign that he’s ready to be a full-time center, and Cleveland’s path forward is to embrace that. – 10:39 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Final: Cavs 104, Magic 103. Cleveland takes 3-2 advantage in best-of-seven series. Donovan Mitchell has 28 for Cavs, Darius Garland 23. Evan Mobley 14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks, including Franz Wagner with 3 seconds left. – 10:38 PM
Final: Cavs 104, Magic 103. Cleveland takes 3-2 advantage in best-of-seven series. Donovan Mitchell has 28 for Cavs, Darius Garland 23. Evan Mobley 14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks, including Franz Wagner with 3 seconds left. – 10:38 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Evan Mobley was fantastic down the stretch tonight. Awesome stuff on both ends of the floor. – 10:38 PM
Evan Mobley was fantastic down the stretch tonight. Awesome stuff on both ends of the floor. – 10:38 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
In a year where Evan Mobley did not make a lot of progress improving his game, he just owned the most important basketball minute of his life up until now. Two big dunks and an amazing stop at the rim on Wagner – 10:37 PM
In a year where Evan Mobley did not make a lot of progress improving his game, he just owned the most important basketball minute of his life up until now. Two big dunks and an amazing stop at the rim on Wagner – 10:37 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Evan Mobley gets the block on Franz Wagner on what could have been a game-tying bucket with just about 5 seconds left in the game.
Magic foul Donovan Mitchell and he knocks down both free throws. 104-100 Cavs with 3.2 to go. – 10:36 PM
Evan Mobley gets the block on Franz Wagner on what could have been a game-tying bucket with just about 5 seconds left in the game.
Magic foul Donovan Mitchell and he knocks down both free throws. 104-100 Cavs with 3.2 to go. – 10:36 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Evan Mobley blocks Franz Wagner with 3.2 seconds left on layup attempt. – 10:35 PM
Evan Mobley blocks Franz Wagner with 3.2 seconds left on layup attempt. – 10:35 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Evan Mobley’s layup on nifty pass from Darius Garland give Cavs a 102-98 lead with 40.6 seconds left. – 10:30 PM
Evan Mobley’s layup on nifty pass from Darius Garland give Cavs a 102-98 lead with 40.6 seconds left. – 10:30 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Paolo Banchero is doing what he wants on the floor. He can shoot over 6-6 Isaac Okoro and is quicker than Evan Mobley. Banchero has game-high 20 points. Game tied at 57 with 6:50 to play. – 9:31 PM
Paolo Banchero is doing what he wants on the floor. He can shoot over 6-6 Isaac Okoro and is quicker than Evan Mobley. Banchero has game-high 20 points. Game tied at 57 with 6:50 to play. – 9:31 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out tonight.
Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland all need to have huge nights. – 7:30 PM
#Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out tonight.
Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland all need to have huge nights. – 7:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Important question: Would independent California win the Olympic gold medal?
STARTERS
Damian Lillard
DeMar DeRozan
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Brook Lopez
BENCH
Jrue Holiday
LaMelo Ball
James Harden
Jalen Green
Klay Thompson
Aaron Gordon
Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/ppws85AAFh – 5:39 PM
Important question: Would independent California win the Olympic gold medal?
STARTERS
Damian Lillard
DeMar DeRozan
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Brook Lopez
BENCH
Jrue Holiday
LaMelo Ball
James Harden
Jalen Green
Klay Thompson
Aaron Gordon
Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/ppws85AAFh – 5:39 PM
More on this storyline
Kendra Andrews: Cavs win 104-103 and take the 3-2 series lead heading back to Orlando. First time Cleveland has broken 100 points all series. 28 points for Mitchell. 23 for Garland. 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks for Mobley -via Twitter @kendra__andrews / April 30, 2024
Bally Sports Cleveland: Evan Mobley with a GIGANTIC block at the end of the game to seal the win in Game 5 for the Cavs! #LetEmKnow | #NBAPlayoffs -via Twitter / April 30, 2024
Danny Cunningham: According to NBA.com’s matchup data, Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is 2-of-11 shooting when defended by Evan Mobley in 45 possessions during this series. Mobley has forced more turnovers (4) than allowed baskets (2) against Banchero. -via Twitter @RealDCunningham / April 23, 2024