Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-doubles in Game 1 loss
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Allen ended with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and four assists across 43 minutes during Saturday's 101-97 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Allen was efficient from the field and grabbed a game-high 14 boards en route to a double-double in Cleveland's first playoff contest. The veteran big man has never been a prolific offensive producer, but the Cavaliers may need better rim protection from Allen in Game 2 on Tuesday to avoid an 0-2 hole.
Allen accumulated four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 12 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 loss to the Hornets.
Along with Evan Mobley, Allen didn't play after the first quarter. Both members of Cleveland's starting frontcourt played 12 minutes before calling it a day. Allen missed seven of the Cavaliers' final 13 games as he battled through eye and groin injuries. Despite the limited playing time, Cleveland's center still averaged 32.4 minutes when he did suit up. Allen will face with Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Starting against CHA
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Allen (groin) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Allen was uncertain for Sunday since the Cavaliers have already locked up the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, but the coaching staff decided to give him a run considering the Cavs won't start their playoff run until the following weekend. Allen will start alongside Evan Mobley in the frontcourt, though Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell will be held out.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Uncertain for Sunday
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Allen (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Allen has been dealing with a lingering groin issue and has appeared in just five of the Cavaliers' last 12 games. Considering Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed and has already listed both Darius Garland (leg) and Donovan Mitchell (finger) as out for the contest, it wouldn't be surprising to see Allen join them on the sidelines. If he ends up sitting, Evan Mobley, Dean Wade and Robin Lopez could see more action at center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play against Orlando
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Allen is out for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a right groin strain.
With Allen dealing with a nagging groin injury, the Cavaliers don't need to play him while they are already locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Robin Lopez will likely get the majority of center minutes in his absence, with Evan Mobley (rest) also out. Allen's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte, although he could sit that game too.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Available Sunday
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Allen (groin) will play Sunday against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Allen was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to his groin injury, but he'll return from his two-game absence against Indiana. Lamar Stevens will presumably revert to a bench role with Allen back in action.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Tabbed as questionable for Sunday
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Allen (groin) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.
Allen's questionable tag is an upgrade in status compared to the doubtful status he held prior to the previous game versus the Knicks. Should Allen gain clearance for his return to action, Lamar Stevens would likely shift back to a bench role for Cleveland.
Allen (groin) remains out for Friday's matchup against the Knicks.
As expected, Allen will sit out a second consecutive game while recovering from a strained right groin. In his absence, Lamar Stevens will shift into the lineup again, and Evan Mobley will move to center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Doubtful Friday
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Allen (groin) is doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Knicks.
A strained right groin is expected to keep the center shelved for a second straight game. Lamar Stevens should draw another start at power forward while Evan Mobley shifts to center.
Allen (groin) was a partial participant in Thursday's practice, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
A groin strain kept Allen sidelined for Tuesday's loss to the Hawks, and his absence from practice suggests he could sit out Friday against the Knicks. If that's the case, Lamar Stevens would presumably draw another start.
Allen (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Allen is back on the sidelines after presumably suffering a groin strain during Sunday's win over the Rockets. It's unclear how severe the issue is, but Allen will have a couple of days to rest before Cleveland returns to action Friday against the Knicks. In Allen's absence, Lamar Stevens is a candidate to step into the starting lineup while Evan Mobley shifts to center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Dealing with groin strain
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Allen is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a right groin strain.
Allen has recorded three straight double-doubles since returning from a four-game absence due to an eye injury, but it looks like he suffered a groin injury during Sunday's win over the Rockets. He posted 24 points (8-11 FG), 14 rebounds and three blocks in 36 minutes during the contest, so it seems like it may be a minor issue. Either way, Cleveland could certainly err on the side of caution and rest Allen on Tuesday, giving him ample time to rehab before the Cavaliers return to action Friday against the Knicks.
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Posts double-double in return
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Allen (eye) contributed 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 115-109 victory over the Nets.
Allen had missed the Cavaliers' previous four games with a painful right eye injury suffered in a March 10 loss to the Heat, but after putting in a full practice Monday, the center didn't face any limitations in his return to action Tuesday. He scored the Cavaliers' first basket of the night and finished with his 30th double-double of the season. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Allen said after the game that he's "not 100 percent" and is still dealing with some blurriness with his vision, but he expects to play through the issue while treating his eye with drops and medicine.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Will play Tuesday
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Allen (eye) will play Tuesday against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
He's back after a four-game stint on the sidelines, which should result in Lamar Stevens returning to the second unit and Evan Mobley sliding back over to the four spot. There's been no word on any minutes restrictions for Allen, so feel free to fire him up.
