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On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing the Detroit Pistons (at home) in Ohio.
Jarrett Allen had eight points, three rebounds and one assist while shooting 4/7 from the field in his first 21 minutes of playing time.
Cleveland Cavaliers Star Suffers Injury
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
Allen ended up having to leave the game with an injury.
The former Texas star is averaging 15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 63.7% from the field in 50 games.
Cavs Notes wrote: “Cavs Update: Jarrett Allen – RT Knee Injury Doubtful to return”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Jarrett Allen #31 is doused with water by teammate Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Allen is one of the four most important players on the Cavs.
He is in the middle of his sixth season for the franchise (and made the All-Star Game in 2022).
Before the Cavs, Allen spent part of four seasons playing for the Brooklyn Nets.
His status will be worth watching going forward.
The Cleveland Cavaliers wrote (in 2025): “Jarrett Allen received his award for having the highest FG% (.706) in the NBA in the 2024-25 regular season, in which he played ALL 82 GAMES, today at practice. This is also the highest FG% held by any Cavs player in a single season in franchise history! #LetEmKnow”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempts a dunk defended by Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
The Cavs came into the night with a 38-24 record in 62 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.