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Cavaliers Suffer Another Blow as Injury List Continues to Grow

Cavaliers Suffer Another Blow as Injury List Continues to Grow

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that center Jarrett Allen suffered a fractured left ring finger during a game against the Boston Celtics. This adds to the team's list of injuries, which already includes key players like Darius Garland and Max Strus. Allen will be evaluated daily, and it is unclear if he will play in the next game against the Toronto Raptors.

Key Facts

  • Jarrett Allen injured his finger during pregame warmups against the Boston Celtics.
  • The injury is a non-displaced fracture of his finger, meaning the bone is still aligned.
  • Despite the injury, Allen played in the game, scoring 16 points and grabbing six rebounds.
  • The team will assess Allen's condition daily to decide if he can continue playing.
  • Other key players, Darius Garland and Max Strus, are also recovering from surgeries.
  • Shooting guard Sam Merrill is out with a hip injury.
  • Donovan Mitchell dealt with hamstring tightness but managed to score 25 points in the same game.
  • The Cavaliers started the season with three wins but have since faced roster challenges due to injuries.
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