Evan Mobley Shatters Career Record with 41 Points, Leading Cavs to NBA’s Best Record
Evan Mobley scored a stunning 41 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 116-102 victory over the Hornets and maintaining the NBA’s top record at 21-3.
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Cleveland: Wow, did you see Evan Mobley’s game? He went off for a career-high 41 points against the Charlotte Hornets. It was wild! He shot 6-for-8 from beyond the arc and grabbed 10 rebounds, plus three blocks. The Cavs won 116-102, keeping their spot as the best team in the NBA.
This win makes it four in a row for the Cavaliers, bringing their record to 21-3. They’re 1.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics, who are sitting at 19-4. Mobley really turned heads with his performance, especially since his previous best was 38 points. And get this—he didn’t even hit a three-pointer in that game!
The first quarter was something else. Mobley scored 23 points, which is tied for the third-most points in a quarter for the Cavs. He outscored the entire Hornets team in that quarter, helping Cleveland jump to a 40-18 lead. Talk about a strong start!
At just 23 years old, Mobley is now one of only two players under 25 to score 40+ points, grab 10+ rebounds, and block 3+ shots while sinking 5+ threes in a game. The other? Kevin Durant. That’s some elite company!
The Hornets were really struggling, missing key players due to injuries, including their top scorer LaMelo Ball. They’re now sitting at 6-16, which is rough. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland each added 18 points for the Cavs, keeping the momentum going.
Next up, the Cavs are heading to Miami to take on the Heat. Should be another exciting game!