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Cavs' Mobley Injured: Calf Strain Sidelines Star
28 Jan
Summary
- Evan Mobley suffered a left calf strain and will be out 1-3 weeks.
- Mobley reached his 500th career block, a franchise milestone.
- The Cavaliers have won four consecutive games without Mobley.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and will be reevaluated in one to three weeks. This injury comes after a 114-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Mobley recorded 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks in that game, contributing to the Cavaliers' fourth straight win.
During the same game, Mobley achieved a career milestone by blocking his 500th shot, becoming the fifth player in Cavaliers history and the youngest to reach this accomplishment. He has now played less than five full NBA seasons to reach this mark, matching former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas' career average of 1.6 blocks per game.
The Cavaliers are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 28-20 record. This season's record, with more losses than all of last year's 64-18 record, makes Mobley's absence particularly impactful for their playoff aspirations. Mobley is averaging 17.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks per game this season.
