Cavaliers' Mitchell and Mobley Triumph in NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Amid Controversy
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley secured victory in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge during All-Star Saturday Night, overcoming a controversial disqualification by the San Antonio Spurs’ duo of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. The Spurs pair were disqualified after Wembanyama intentionally missed three-point and free-throw attempts to save time, a strategy Mitchell bluntly labeled as “cheating” during a post-event interview with TNT’s Allie LaForce. Mitchell and Mobley completed the obstacle course in 1 minute and 0.3 seconds, showcasing their precision and teamwork.
The event, held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, saw the Cavaliers duo face off against Golden State’s Moses Moody and Draymond Green in the final round. While Moody performed well, Green struggled, missing key shots and failing to complete the course in time. Earlier, Wembanyama and Paul’s unconventional approach—tossing balls without attempting to score—drew boos from the crowd and led to their disqualification. The rookie team of Atlanta’s Zaccharie Risacher and Washington’s Alex Sarr was also eliminated in the first round.
Mitchell’s sharp comments and the Cavaliers’ victory added drama to the All-Star festivities, highlighting the competitive spirit of the event. The win marked Mobley’s second Skills Challenge title, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and skilled player. The Cavaliers’ success in the Skills Challenge sets a positive tone as Mitchell and Mobley prepare to join teammate Darius Garland in Sunday’s All-Star Game.
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