Cavs force Magic to rethink game plan after Evan Mobley comes out firing in Game 1

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Mobley's 3-pointers on successive possessions early in Cleveland's 97-83 win changed the trajectory of Game 1. Can he keep it up?

CLEVELAND — In 33 seconds, changed the trajectory of Game 1. Whether he alters the trajectory of the series — and perhaps the Cleveland Cavaliers ’ entire postseason run — will be predicated on whether he can do it again and again. Mobley made two 3-pointers on successive possessions in the first quarter of ’s 97-83 win over the in Game 1 of their first-round series Saturday, and though that might not sound like a big deal, it’s a really big deal for Mobley and the Cavs.

It got to the point where Okoro was unplayable because he couldn’t make that shot. Mobley never hesitated and ripped the corner 3. He did it again on the Cavs’ next possession, sliding from the corner to the wing while Banchero was anchored in the lane. gave a half-hearted closeout, but it was clear Orlando was fine with Mobley taking those shots. When he made both of them, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley immediately called a timeout.

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