BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has fractured the ring finger on his left hand and is now listed as questionable for the upcoming NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors on October 27, 2023.
Allen suffered the injury during Wednesday’s game, where the Cavaliers faced a disappointing 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics. This defeat ended Cleveland’s three-game winning streak and raised concerns about their lineup moving forward.
An X-ray conducted on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture, indicating that the broken bone pieces remain in their original position, which is a slight relief for the Cavaliers’ medical staff. Nonetheless, Allen will undergo a series of treatments and evaluations leading up to Friday’s game, putting his participation in serious doubt.
In the early part of the season, Allen has been a crucial player for the Cavaliers, averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds over the first five games. The team is already coping without starting point guard Darius Garland, who is sidelined with a toe injury, and forward Max Strus, who is recovering from offseason foot surgery. This latest injury to Allen adds to the team’s growing list of challenges as they strive for success in the NBA Cup.
The Cavaliers are expected to provide updates on Allen’s condition as they approach game time. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this injury impacts the team’s strategy against the Raptors. With both Garland and Strus out, the pressure mounts on the remaining players to step up in Allen’s potential absence.
Stay tuned for further updates on Allen’s injury status as the Cavaliers prepare for a critical matchup that could affect their standings in the NBA Cup.