Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen to Undergo MRI After Hand Injury
The Cleveland center exited Friday's game against the Knicks with a right hand injury, but X-rays showed no fractures.
- Jarrett Allen injured his right hand during the first half of the Cavaliers' 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
- Allen briefly returned to the court in the third quarter but left the game shortly after, citing discomfort in his hand.
- Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed that X-rays were negative, but Allen is scheduled for an MRI on Saturday to assess the injury further.
- The 26-year-old center has been a key player for the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers, who currently hold a 46-10 record.
- Allen's injury comes as the Cavaliers were regaining full strength, with recent returns from injuries for teammates Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro.