Cavaliers hit hard! Mobley diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain, expected to miss 2-4 weeks of games

On December 14th Beijing time, the Cavaliers officially confirmed that forward Evan Mobley showed signs of left calf muscle tightness during Friday evening’s road game versus the Wizards. Subsequent tests verified the injury. He received an MRI today at Cleveland Medical Center’s Sports Health Department, confirming a Grade 1 strain. Mobley has begun his recovery process and is projected to miss around 2 to 4 weeks of competition.

In the game where the Cavaliers edged out the Wizards 130-126, Mobley stood out by scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. So far this season, Mobley has played 25 games, averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. However, the Cavaliers’ overall performance this season has been underwhelming compared to last year. Currently, they hold a 15-11 record, ranking 7th in the Eastern Conference.

Losing Mobley is a significant blow to the Cavaliers. As last season’s Defensive Player of the Year, his value to the team is clear. Statistics show that during the 854 minutes Mobley has been on the court, the Cavaliers outscore opponents by 6.2 points per 100 possessions. In contrast, in the 399 minutes without him, the team is outscored by 2.9 points per 100 possessions, resulting in a net difference of 9.1 points per 100 possessions.