Jarrett Allen will reportedly suit up for Friday’s clash against Atlanta.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will play in tonight’s Play-In game against the Atlanta Hawks (7:30 ET, ESPN). On Thursday, Allen was upgraded to questionable and, per Charania, he will play barring a setback.
Allen went through pre-game warmups and the decision was officially announced roughly 30 minutes before game time.
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The 23-year-old All-Star has been sidelined since March 6 with a fractured finger in his left hand.
It’s a must-win game for the Cavaliers, who missed their first opportunity to clinch a playoff spot after losing to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The loser between Cleveland and Atlanta is eliminated, while the winner will clinch the No. 8 seed and face the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs.
Allen was in the midst of a breakout season prior to his injury, fueling Cleveland on both ends of the floor. He averaged 16.1 points, 10.8 boards and 1.3 blocks in 56 starts.
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