The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost a couple of games over the past week, partly because some of their regulars have been out with injuries. However, despite their mediocre week, the Cavs still comfortably lead the Eastern Conference at 35-6.

After Evan Mobley missed several games due to a nagging calf injury, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson gave an update on the star big man.

Missing three of their best defenders — Isaac Okoro (shoulder), Caris LeVert (wrist), and Evan Mobley (calf) — the Cavs leaned on creativity, depth and resilience to earn a convincing 118-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially reached the midpoint of the season. They’re sitting atop the charts as the best team in the league, but that will mean little unless they get the job done when it matters the most.

Cleveland faces Houston for a non-conference matchup. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.

Remains out for Monday

The Cavaliers will once again be without starter Evan Mobley and key contributor Isaac Okoro for Monday’s matchup against the visiting Phoenix Suns (3:30 p.m.

As the trade deadline swiftly approaches, several teams are rumored to have shown interest in available players in the market.

Sources tell cleveland.com that defensive-minded swingman Isaac Okoro will return to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Although Okoro has been cleared, reserve sharpshooter Sam Merrill remains inactive, sources say.

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Remains out Monday

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses the Cavs’ performance to begin the second half of the season, focusing on the defensive strategies deployed due to key player injuries. Injuries to key players like Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley are to be monitored closely.