The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t have their best defensive player on Saturday night. Evan Mobley missed the game with the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a calf injury, which would pose major trouble against Julius Randle.

The unsung hero of Cleveland's victory was Georges Niang, who put together his best game of the season on both ends of the floor. The veteran forward finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 71 percent (5-for-7) from the floor.

The Cleveland Cavaliers need a hero on Saturday night. With Evan Mobley out with a calf injury and Isaac Okoro also out with a shoulder sprain, it would take a strong collective effort to find success on the defensive end of the floor.

Niang notched 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-117 win over the Timberwolves. With Evan Mobley sidelined with a calf injury Saturday,

The Cavs could be without big man Evan Mobley on the road against the Timberwolves due to a surprise calf injury.

Saturday due to right calf soreness. If the 23-year-old big man is unable to suit up, Georges Niang will likely receive increased playing time against Minnesota.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson commends Georges Niang and Ty Jerome for their pivotal roles in the teams win over the Timberwolves.

Cavaliers 129, Thunder 122 Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley combine for 46 points, 22 rebounds and 13 assists on 17-for-23 shooting to power the Cavaliers to an 11th straight

Andrew Nembhard scored 19 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and nine rebounds and the Indiana Pacers ended NBA-leading Cleveland’s winning streak at 12 games, beating the Cavaliers 108-93 on Sunday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers had lost two of their last three games going into their clash against Minnesota Timberwolves, but extended their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference with the win

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.