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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 28: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on February 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Texas to play the Dallas Mavericks.
The Cavs most recently lost to the Orlando Magic by a score of 128-122 in Florida.
Jarrett Allen did not play in the game (and missed his third straight).
Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 06: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the final seconds of their 112-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 06, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Cavs have announced that they will remain without Allen.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “#Cavs list Jarrett Allen (knee tendinitis), Max Strus (Jones Fracture) and Tyrese Proctor (quad strain) as out tomorrow night against the Dallas Mavericks.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets defends Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Allen is currently averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 63.6% from the field in 51 games.
He has been with the Cavs since the middle of the 2020-21 season.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Cavs Right Now
The Cavs come into their showdown with the Mavs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-26 record in 66 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 18-14 in 32 games on the road).
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 29, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)