With Victor Wembanyama and Jaren Jackson Jr. injured, Evan Mobley can make Cavs history by winning the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Mobley finally found his game, and Mitchell saved the day when it looked like all was lost. Could it generate hope for this spring?

For the second time this season, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has been named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month.

While the Cavaliers have a star-studded roster and one of the top backcourts in the NBA, one former champion believes Cleveland's postseason success lies in Evan Mobley's hands. "The most important player on this Cavs roster is Evan Mobley," said Kendrick Perkins on NBA on ESPN.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rallied past the Boston Celtics Friday night in an Eastern Conference showdown.

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, center, grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40), as Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (45) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28 ...

An already dominant Cavaliers are making NBA history after Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley secured honors for their play.

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are making history, leading an already dominant Cavs squad to greater heights.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, left, slams a dunk over Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right ...

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday ...