USC basketball report - Evan Mobley steps up for Cavs
Evan Mobley found a way to elevate his game and lift his Cleveland team, while Jordan McLaughlin has the best chance at a title among USC alumni:
The second round of the NBA playoffs is underway. Evan Mobley and his Cleveland Cavaliers are fighting uphill in their series against the Detroit Pistons . Former Trojan Jordan McLaughlin is on a San Antonio Spurs team with a chance to bring home this year's title.
Here is how each USC Trojan and their team are faring in the second round of the NBA playoffs: Bronny James The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled in the second round of the playoffs. Without Luka, the Lakers clearly did not have enough to match the Oklahoma City Thunder , who were without their second-best player, Jalen Williams. Bronny James did not see much time this series, only about two minutes of garbage time in the blowout losses.
It would be a challenging environment for a developing young player such as Bronny, but the Lakers had few options. Jordan McLaughlin Jordan McLaughlin also has not seen much time in his series, but he is a part of the best series in this round. This Western Conference series is now tied at 2-2 following an epic Game 4.
It has been a dog fight and a battle between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both teams are fighting for their shot to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder. If Mclaughlin and the Spurs are able to escape the Timberwolves, he will still have a great shot at stepping on the court in an NBA Finals match, plus an NBA Finals title.