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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.
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