Cleveland Cavaliers injury report (Dec: 13): Latest on Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro's status
Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro remain on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injury report ahead of their clash on Friday against the Washington Wizards. Max Strus is out with a right ankle sprain, while Mobley is questionable due to a sprained left ankle. Okoro has been upgraded to probable, which will be good news for the Cavs, particularly if Mobley is ruled out.
The Cavaliers’ latest blemish to their NBA-best record of 21-4 happened on Sunday against the Heat. With Okoro and Mobley failing to return in the second half, Cleveland went down 122-113. The duo’s absence was felt, especially on the boards, where the Heat owned the rebounding battle 47-36.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be even bigger favorites if Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro are cleared to play.
What happened to Evan Mobley?
Evan Mobley landed on the foot of Kevin Love in the second quarter of the Cavaliers-Heat game on Sunday.
Cleveland’s lanky forward didn't return to play in the second half. He finished the game with four points, three rebounds and one steal. After the game, the Cavaliers announced that Mobley had sprained his left ankle.
The No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA draft reportedly didn't practice with his teammates on Thursday. He worked out with Jordan Ott, DeMarre Caroll and Andrew Olson. Mobley might be held out, but the good news is that he seems to have avoided a serious injury.
What happened to Isaac Okoro?
Isaac Okoro suffered a left knee contusion in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 126-114 home win against the Denver Nuggets. He exited before the second half and finished with three points and two assists in 12 minutes.
Okoro missed the Cavaliers’ last two games but has been upgraded to probable, so he has a good chance to return against the Wizards.
Where to watch Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland will host the Wizards-Cavaliers game. Fans can stream the action live by subscribing to an NBA League Pass.