Preseason Glimpse Shows Evan Mobley’s Impact on Cavaliers’ Aspirations
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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ first preseason game, a Tuesday matchup with the Chicago Bulls, offered an early snapshot of how much forward Evan Mobley could shape the team’s 2023-24 campaign.
Mobley, entering his third NBA season, logged just 18 minutes in the exhibition but still led Cleveland’s starters with 10 field-goal attempts. Coaches and teammates have noted throughout camp that another leap from the 22-year-old is expected, and his brief appearance underscored that sentiment.
One sequence drew particular attention: Mobley secured a defensive rebound, pushed the ball coast-to-coast and finished through Bulls forward Patrick Williams. Later, against Chicago rookie Matas Buzelis, he identified a mismatch, attacked before help arrived and scored in the paint. Both plays highlighted the kind of assertiveness Cleveland hopes to see consistently.
While preseason results do not count in the standings, the Cavaliers believe their ceiling will rise if Mobley routinely creates—and converts—such opportunities. Tuesday’s flashes suggested that possibility is within reach.
Source: Hoops Wire
