Jarrett Allen considers himself 50-50 to play on Friday
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Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJIf #Cavs center Jarrett Allen is determined to play Friday, when do you use him? Start him? I might save him for the second half, maybe even the fourth quarter. Tough call for coach J.B. Bickerstaff – 5:13 PM Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
My column updated with Allen listed as questionable for Friday’s home play-in game against Atlanta #Hawks: Cleveland #Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen’s absence cements his status as team MVP beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 5:04 PM Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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. – 5:03 PM Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Cleveland #Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen listed as questionable for play-in game Friday vs. Atlanta Hawks beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 4:47 PM Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
#Cavs center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for Friday’s play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. – 4:35 PM Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Jarrett Allen is officially listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s Play-In game against the Hawks. – 4:34 PM Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff said Jarrett Allen went through walkthrough work they did today, and Allen has done some work against coaches that has “been really, really controlled.”
Asked about Allen’s status for Friday: “We haven’t ruled anybody out. We haven’t ruled him in either.” – 3:55 PM Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Questioned on whether center Jarrett Allen will play, #Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said they have not ruled anybody out for Friday’s game vs. Hawks. “We haven’t ruled anybody in, either,” Bickerstaff said. – 2:24 PM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Offensively, they’re one of the best teams in the league.”
With no Jarrett Allen, @Brian Scalabrine is giving the Hawks the advantage over the Cavaliers on Friday night. pic.twitter.com/NhX7SIkiT7 – 12:50 PM Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Nate McMillan said the Hawks are preparing as if Jarrett Allen will be available for Cleveland tomorrow.
He said even if he doesn’t play, the Cavs’ size still presents a challenge for Atlanta. – 12:27 PM Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
My column: Cleveland #Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen’s absence cements his status as team MVP beaconjournal.com/story/sports/p… via @beaconjournal – 9:02 AM