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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Is Evan Mobley early, Donovan Mitchell late the Cavs playoff formula?

from Afternoon Drive on The Fan

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategy of resting key starters like Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, questioning if the team is intentionally avoiding a first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics. The conversation shifts to the effectiveness of a game plan that features Evan Mobley prominently in the first half before transitioning to Mitchell for late-game scoring. 01:02 - Cavs Resting Star Players 03:49 - Winning With Mobley Early 07:55 - Seeding And Basketball Gods

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategy of resting key starters like Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, questioning if the team is intentionally avoiding a first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics. The conversation shifts to the effectiveness of a game plan that features Evan Mobley prominently in the first half before transitioning to Mitchell for late-game scoring. 01:02 - Cavs Resting Star Players 03:49 - Winning With Mobley Early 07:55 - Seeding And Basketball Gods

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