The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star forward leaves the game with an ankle injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the entire NBA. But even the Wine and Gold can’t seem to escape the risk of injury, as several key members of their squad continue to be out due to injury.

That list grew Sunday night when Evan Mobley left Cleveland’s game against the Miami Heat with an apparent ankle injury.

Mobley attempted a rebound in the second quarter, but it landed right on Kevin Love’s foot. Mobley’s ankle visibly rolled and the forward immediately began limping up and down on the ground.

At first he was not substituted and ended the second quarter. But when the Cavaliers took the field in the second half, Mobley was nowhere to be found and was officially cut from the team.

Mobley finished the game with just four points and three rebounds before leaving the game.

This injury couldn’t come at a worse time for Mobley or the Cavaliers. He finally began to show incredible confidence and potential with his outside shot, elevating the entire team’s play.

Just a day earlier, against the Charlotte Hornets, he scored a career-high 41 points and hit six of the eight three-pointers he attempted.

After Sunday’s game against the Heat, the Cavaliers have four days off before playing another game. The game will take place on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against the Washington Wizards.

Hopefully this time off will help Mobley recover and the injury won’t keep him sidelined for too long. This Cavaliers team is undeniably better on both offense and defense when Mobley is on the floor.