Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Reportedly ‘50-50’ to Play on Friday vs. Hawks

The All-Star hasn’t played since fracturing his finger on March 6.

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen could possibly be returning from injury on Friday just in time to try to help his team secure the eighth seed in the NBA playoffs.

The center has not played since March 6 due to a fractured finger he suffered vs. the Raptors, but is looking at playing in the play-in tournament game vs. the Hawks on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 

Cleveland’s All-Star center Jarrett Allen considers himself “50-50” on returning to the lineup vs. Atlanta on Friday in Play-In Tournament, sources tell ESPN. Pain is still significant in his fractured finger, but he remains determined to try and help Cavs secure the 8th seed.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 14, 2022

Allen has remained on the injury list for over a month, and he reportedly still has pain in his fractured finger, but wants to attempt to play the win-or-go-home matchup. His status was upgraded to questionable on Thursday, while no players have been deemed out for the game.

Cavaliers All-Star Jarrett Allen will attempt to play in Play-In Tournament game vs. Hawks on Friday -- he has been listed questionable on injury report. Allen has been out since March 6 due to fractured finger.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 14, 2022

Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Allen was a full participant at Thursday’s practice. Allen has been able to play 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 with coaches up until Thursday as well. 

The center earned a spot at his first All-Star game this season and averaged 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in 56 games.