The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially reached the midpoint of the season.
They’re sitting atop the charts as the best team in the league, but that will mean little unless they get the job done when it matters the most.
That’s why they want to keep their players safe and sound during the regular season.
With that in mind, they won’t risk Isaac Okoro or Evan Mobley to aggravate their injuries further.
According to a report by Danny Cunningham, they’re listing both as out vs. the Phoenix Suns.
#Cavs list Evan Mobley (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) as out for tomorrow afternoon's game against the Phoenix Suns.
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) January 19, 2025
Mobley is dealing with a calf injury and was already forced to miss the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On the other hand, Okoro is dealing with a shoulder injury.
Of course, this will be a big blow for the team, and it couldn’t have happened against a worse opponent.
The Cavaliers have struggled to guard big wings all season long, and Kevin Durant has always been a handful, even with the best defenders on Earth on the court.
Okoro, while not big enough to guard Durant, is a great backcourt defensive player, and that would come a long way against someone like Devin Booker.
Conversely, Mobley can hold his own against anybody on the defensive end of the floor, even against an elite player like Durant.
On top of that, the team could miss his offensive production.
Fortunately, Kenny Atkinson features a strong and deep rotation.
At the end of the day, all that matters is that they stay healthy.
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