Kofi Inkoom
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder this Friday evening, as they march forward in the 2023-24 season.
They’re off to a promising beginning, having triumphed over the Brooklyn Nets in their season opener.
Unfortunately, they will be without one of their top players, as 2022 NBA All-Star Jarrett Allen is sidelined for the second consecutive game due to an ankle injury.
While Allen missed the Cavaliers’ opener, they managed to secure a narrow victory against the Brooklyn Nets, winning by just one point with a score of 113-114.
Facing the Thunder will pose a significant challenge for the Cavs, given Allen’s skills and potential; his absence will be a major setback.
According to information from Underdog NBA, Jarrett Allen has been officially ruled out for Friday due to his ankle injury.
Allen is coming off another impressive season, averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game, with an impressive 64.4% field goal shooting in 68 games.
The former Texas star, who was the 22nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, has amassed six seasons of experience in the league, playing for both the Nets and the Cavs.
Throughout his career, he holds averages of 12.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game, with a remarkable 63.0% field goal shooting in 409 regular season games, and he has also made appearances in 14 NBA playoff games.
The Cavaliers had a solid season, securing the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 51-31 record.
They made it to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2018 but were eliminated in the first round by the New York Knicks in five games.