Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen defend Evan Mobley after rebounding disaster in Game 2
Evan Mobley only had one rebound against the Pistons, which has become a big storyline for the series.
Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen defend Evan Mobley after rebounding disaster in Game 2 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Cavaliers are now down 2-0 in their series against the Detroit Pistons .
Considering most people thought this series would be close, this is not a good look for Kenny Atkinson and the Cavaliers . Of course, Games 1 and 2 were played in Detroit, so the Cavs can still turn the series around at home. However, it needs to involve Evan Mobley playing much better, especially with his work on the boards.
Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen come to Evan Mobley's defense Mitchell was the best player for the Cavaliers, as he scored 31 points in their quest to tie the series up at 1-1. However, it did not work out because both Mobley and James Harden underperformed in Game 2. Mitchell and Jarrett Allen played well, but it was not enough to overcome the Cavaliers' problems.
One of those issues was their rebounding, especially since Mobley only grabbed one board, which is baffling for such an active big man. MORE: Cade Cunningham's 25-point night was enough to lead the Pistons to a 2-0 lead During the regular season, Mobley averaged nine rebounds a night. He regularly gets double-doubles, but his Game 2 performance has come under fire because the Pistons thrived with their rebounding.