
Mobley posted a monster 30/9/7 line in Wednesday's win over Detroit, and he stayed hot on offense Friday. Mobley delivered at least 27 points for the second straight game, finishing behind only Donovan Mitchell (33) for team lead in the scoring department. The big man will do battle with a jumbo Timberwolves frontcourt Monday when Cleveland is back in action.
Mobley had a huge game against the Pistons Wednesday. He filled the stat sheet and was just one rebounds and three assists shy of a 30-point triple-double. The 23-year-old center continues to enjoy a breakout season under new coach Kenny Atkinson. With Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) out Wednesday, Mobley stepped up to lead the Cavs with 30 points in the victory.
Caris LeVert moves into the starting lineup in place of Donovan Mitchell (shoulder). LeVert figures to be the biggest beneficiary of minutes and usage, though all the Cavs starters as well as Sam Merrill will see a boost with Mitchell out Wednesday.
Gafford will sit out this game, which means that Dallas will be incredibly shorthanded at center against one of the biggest frontcourts in the league. Olivier Maxence-Prosper and Kylor Kelley will be tasked with matching up with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Both guys are worth considering as streamers on the final day of the week with only five games being played despite the tough matchup.
Already down multiple rotation bigs, the last thing Dallas can afford is not to have Gafford in the lineup. He's questionable for Sunday's game with a sore left ankle, and his absence would put Dallas in an awful spot going up against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Recent signing Kylor Kelley, who played eight minutes in Friday's loss to Detroit, will likely see more action if Gafford cannot play.