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It took one game for Evan Mobley to show his most frustrating face

Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley was aggressive out of the gate before going missing in action in the season-opening loss to the 76ers.

By Ernesto Cova · King James Gospel

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Ernesto Cova argues Evan Mobley's lack of second-half aggressiveness remains a major frustration for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Mobley scored 15 points in the first half of the season opener but finished the game with just 18.
The Cavaliers lost a substantial second-half lead under new head coach Kenny Atkinson.

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Ernesto Cova of King James Gospel criticizes Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley for fading offensively during the team's season opener. Mobley scored 15 points in the first half but managed only three points in the second half, finishing with 18 points as Kenny Atkinson's squad surrendered a big lead.

Cova argues that while Mobley remains an elite defensive anchor, his lack of sustained aggressiveness and consistency holds him back from reaching superstar status and easing the scoring load on Donovan Mitchell.

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It took one game for Evan Mobley to show his most frustrating face

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