Cavaliers' Evan Mobley Out 1-2 Weeks With Ankle Injury Diagnosed as Sprain

Evan Mobley, a second-year forward, will be out for a couple of weeks with an ankle injury.

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The Cavs had high hopes for the 20-year-old when they picked him third in the NBA draft. In the second half of the 20th century, Mobley exceeded expectations.

In 69 games, the forward averaged 15 points, 8.3 rebound and 1.7 blocks per game. One of the NBA's better defenses was created by him. The team's defensive rating was the fifth highest in the NBA.

They looked like they could get a top-four seed before the All-Star break. It was due to the injuries to Allen and Mobley. The team lost two of their best players to season ending injuries.

The season was a success even though Cleveland lost two play-in tournaments.

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The Cavaliers earned their 42nd win of the season tonight, a 107-101 win over Orlando.

The win clinches the Cavs' 1st winning season without LeBron James since 1997-98. pic.twitter.com/jYcVwdVPlO

The front office believes that Mobley and Garland can achieve big things together. The acquisition of Mitchell was a sign of how far the Cavs can go with their core.

It's not a championship-or-bust season for Cleveland, but Mobley's presence helps offset some of Mitchell's defense on the perimeter. When Mobley is out of the lineup, the defense can suffer because they don't have him.