As They Fight to Face Celtics, Cavaliers Star Out for Game 7 vs. Magic

Bobby Krivitsky | May 5, 2024

Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) dunks on Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac. / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday, the Orlando Magic saved their season and continued the trend of the home team holding serve in their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The hosts' 103-96 win at the Kia Center forced a Game 7 on Sunday, with the winner advancing to face the Boston Celtics. That Eastern Conference Semifinals series will start on Tuesday at TD Garden. 

But while the Celtics' second-round schedule is known, one of its potential opponents received a devastating blow entering Sunday's matchup.

According to ESPN's Kendra Andrews, the Cavaliers have ruled out Jarrett Allen for a second straight game due to a rib fracture.

The former All-Star center averaged 17 points, 13.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and one block per contest in the four games he suited up for in this series.

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