Mobley's growth and development have been a key narrative for the Cavaliers all season, and that evolution was on full display in Cleveland's victory over the Spurs. The All-Star finished the night with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists while shooting 76 percent (10-for-13) from the floor.

Evan Mobley is in a two-horse race with Warriors forward Draymond Green to be the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. Here are their respective cases.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and Evan Mobley added 25 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers did just enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-113 on Friday.