Evan Mobley’s emphatic dunk sealed the big win over the 76ers

ByNBAUSA



The Cleveland Cavaliers got their signature moment on Friday night, and it’s clear. There are eight seconds left and the game hangs in the balance, Evan Mobley detonated a two-handed dunk that sealed the 117–115 victory over Philadelphia 76ers. The play capped a complex late-game execution. Lonzo Ball jumped on Jaylon Tyson, who was driving the baseline, and dropped a perfect pass to Mobley for the decisive finish. Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey missed a desperation layup, and Cleveland walked away with its 24th win of the season. Mobley finished with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocks. He anchored both ends when it mattered most.

The win neatly capped a season defined by patient progress. Cleveland is 24-19. They are currently second in the Central Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs are fueled by an offense that is averaging 120.1 points per game, fourth best in the NBA. Of course, there was an inconsistency. However, the additions of Ball and Larry Nance Jr. helped stabilize the rotation. They completed Donovan Mitchell’s goal, who continues to pace the attack with a record 29.7 points per night.

For Mobley, the moment underscored a season of two-way authority. Averaging 17.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists, he remains a cornerstone of the defense with 1.9 blocks per game. After a brief December layoff with a calf strain, Mobley jumped. He paired a timely offense with elite rim protection. Dunk on Friday was a declaration that Cleveland’s blister could also wear No. 4.





2026-01-17 03:09:00

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