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Evan Mobley stats sum up continued problem for Cleveland Cavaliers
TL;DR
Evan Mobley's performance raises concerns for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they trail 0-2 in their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. His role in crunch time is now under scrutiny.
Key points
- Evan Mobley is struggling in the playoffs
- Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 against the Detroit Pistons
- Mobley's performance raises questions about his role in crunch time
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Evan Mobley was supposed to develop into a team-leading star for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At this point, it's questionable whether he should even be on the floor at the end of games in the playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.
The Cavs are down 0-2, and it's far from just Mobley's fault, but it's really not been good from the talented big fella.
For example, on Thursday night, Mobley finished with 1 rebound in 36 minutes.
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His teammates defended him afterward, saying his box outs freed rebounds for others, and there were indeed a few occasions where that was true.
There were also a number of times he went up for the ball and simply didn't come down with it.
The Pistons' centers, Jalen Duren and , are both much more muscular than Mobley, and it showed.
Q&A
What are Evan Mobley's current playoff stats for the Cavaliers?
Evan Mobley's playoff stats have been underwhelming, contributing to the Cavaliers' struggles in their series against the Pistons.
Why are the Cleveland Cavaliers down 0-2 in the playoff series?
The Cavaliers are down 0-2 due to a combination of factors, including Evan Mobley's inconsistent performance and overall team struggles.
Should Evan Mobley be on the court during crucial moments of the game?
There is growing debate about whether Evan Mobley should be on the court in critical moments, given his recent performance in the playoffs.