Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will not play in Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a bruised rib. Allen has arguably been the Cavs’ best player to this point in a deadlocked series. He took an elbow in the ribs during the second half of Saturday’s 23-point loss in Game 4 at Orlando.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen , right, is fouled by Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris as he tries to pass the ball during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Cleveland.
With Allen unavailable, Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff is going with a smaller lineup and starting Isaac Okoro.
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