The Cleveland Cavaliers mounted an impressive comeback, erasing a 22-point deficit to put an end to the Boston Celtics’ 11-game winning streak.
In Tuesday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers executed a remarkable comeback, overturning a daunting 22-point deficit to put an end to the Celtics’ impressive 11-game winning streak. The victory, however, came at the cost of losing third-year center Evan Mobley to an injury during the third quarter.
Mobley’s unfortunate exit from the game transpired when he suffered an injury after a routine, uncontested dunk. The third-year big man landed awkwardly, immediately clutching his lower leg in pain.
Despite attempting to continue playing, Mobley headed to the bench after the Cavaliers intentionally fouled to interrupt the play. Subsequently, he made his way back to the locker room with a trainer, his game cut short.
Later reports indicated that Mobley had sustained a left ankle sprain, ruling him out for the remainder of the game. This setback added to the Cavaliers’ challenges, as Max Strus had already been declared unavailable before the game due to a right knee strain.
Despite these obstacles, the Cavaliers displayed resilience and determination, ultimately securing a narrow 105-104 victory. The game’s intensity reached its peak in the final seconds when a foul call against Jayson Tatum was overturned, contributing to the Cavaliers’ stunning comeback and the end of the Celtics’ impressive winning streak.
Throughout the game, the 22-year-old Mobley had contributed four points, six rebounds, and four assists in 22 minutes of play before his unfortunate departure.