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NBA Rookie Ladder Week 6: The leader of the pack returns

By Corey Rausch

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 105-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 105-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 26: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors warms up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 26, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Week 6 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 2. Scottie Barnes

player. 81. . . Previous: 2nd. Scottie Barnes. 2

15.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals

Shooting splits: .485/.321/.730

After initially struggling to build chemistry with Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes is back to looking like his normal, future-star self. In a comfortable win at the Memphis Grizzlies, Barnes put up 17 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

He followed that up with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block on a visit to the Indiana Pacers. Then, he finished the week with his best game yet, posting 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. The Toronto Raptors are continuing to have issues stringing together wins, but Barnes is the consistent bright spot.

Week 6 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 1. Evan Mobley

. Previous: 1st. Evan Mobley. 1. player. 156.

14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 block

Shooting splits: .489/.333/.760

Luckily, after missing just four games due to injury, Evan Mobley was able to return and maintain his lead for Rookie of the Year. His return to the court helped the Cleveland Cavaliers break a five-game losing streak that had started in the game Mobley was injured.

Against the Orlando Magic, Mobley racked up 13 points, nine rebounds, four blocks, and three assists. He is 10th in the league in total blocks so far. It is astounding for a rookie to already be making that much of an impact at the rim. With him back on the court and looking healthy, we may have seen the chance for the other standouts to catch him in the race come and go before December even begins.

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