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Mobley's Aggressive Game Lifts Cavs
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Evan Mobleys Assertive Performance: A Game-Changer for the Cleveland Cavaliers
In a thrilling victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Evan Mobley showcased his potential as a dominant force in the paint. The Cavs forward scored 24 points on 11-16 shooting, grabbing 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in 32 minutes. This performance, which avenged an earlier loss to the Wolves, highlighted the assertive version of Mobley that the Cavs need more often.
After experimenting with Mobley handling the ball like a point forward, the Cavs have returned to letting him operate in the paint, where hes most comfortable. Teammates and coaches praised Mobleys return to form, with Darius Garland noting hes more at ease and getting to his spots without forcing isolations. Mobley himself emphasized the importance of attacking the rim in his game.
Mobley made all 8 of his shots at the basket, including a highlight-reel fake and dunk on Gobert that gave Cleveland a key lead in the third quarter. With the Cavs at 22-18, Mobleys assertive performance could be the catalyst for a turnaround in the second half of the season. Checkout Solipillow.com
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