Cavs Update: Allen and Mobley Lead Charge Towards Playoff Success
In a Cavs update, Allen and Mobley continue to lead the charge toward playoff success. The team faces a mix of injury concerns and encouraging performances as the regular season winds down.
Allen’s knee status
Center Jarrett Allen missed 10 straight games in March with severe tendonitis. Filmogaz.com reported the team described the issue as severe.
He has returned to the starting lineup for two of the last three contests. Allen says he still feels soreness and cannot fully load the knee when jumping or landing.
Head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed hope Allen will be fully recovered for the playoffs. Allen himself remains uncertain, noting tendonitis has been a recurring issue in his career.
Mobley’s reaction and production
Evan Mobley used an All-Star snub as motivation, following a direct challenge from Atkinson. The coach urged him to play with a chip on his shoulder.
Mobley was dominant after the break. In his first 17 post-All-Star games, he averaged 20.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 blocks.
He shot 62.4 percent from the floor during that stretch. He had a quieter outing in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers.
G League honors and organizational depth
Rookie Tristan Enaruna earned the NBAGL Most Improved Player award for 2025/26. He is on a two-way contract with Cleveland.
Enaruna boosted his scoring from 11.0 points per game last season. His efficiency jumped to a .548/.378/.750 shooting line in 38 games for the Cleveland Charge.
Last season with the Maine Celtics, he averaged 11.0 PPG on .466/.294/.588 shooting in 46 appearances. Bucks two-way Cormac Ryan finished second in voting, and Charge guard Darius Brown II finished third.
Charge front office recognition
Charge general manager Liron Fanan won G League Basketball Executive of the Year for 2025/26. She became the first woman to receive the award.
The Charge finished 23-13 in the regular season. Six players from the team, including Enaruna and Brown, earned NBA call-ups.
Playoff picture
Cleveland can clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday, but it depends on another result. The Sixers must lose to the Washington Wizards for the Cavs to secure a spot.
Washington entered the scenario at 17-58. The Wizards have won only one of their last 20 games.
Outlook
The Cavs must balance health management and momentum. Allen’s knee will be monitored closely before the postseason.
Mobley’s play and the Charge’s organizational success provide cause for optimism. Filmogaz.com will continue to track developments.
