"We are close to the quarter-season mark and yet perception is not changing as quickly as reality. Sure, the Cavs may have a depleted roster, but they are not who they once were. Success for the Raptors maybe new and still fleeting, but proved to be a much better team.Just as the city that Mobley plays for is no longer considered a global industrial hub, he is no longer the feared DPOY that the American basketball media made him out be."
"The dismantling, the deindustrialization of Mobley started from the outset. Scottie squared his body up in the paint and easily scored on him. With the game tied at 8-8, Scottie walled up Mobley, making it hard for him to drive. That allowed Ja'Kobe Walter (who had his first start of the season) to come help and Mobley simply toppled over ... like Rockefeller's Standard Oil. Then, Scottie easily shot over the DPOY's 6-foot-11 frame."
The Raptors closed the first half with a 13-2 run against the Cleveland Cavaliers and maintained control for the remainder of the game. IQ hit a rare mid-range jumper and benefited from space to operate; BI tipped a defensive rebound to IQ and converted a transition layup. Shead attacked the paint, assisting Mamu and scoring inside, while Mamu and Barnes contributed offensively. BI finished with 37 points on 15-for-30 shooting on the national NBC broadcast. Evan Mobley was repeatedly neutralized by physical defense, help rotations, and mismatches that blunted his defensive and offensive impact.
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