Cavaliers Announce Jarrett Allen Out for Celtics Game

Cleveland's starting center will miss Sunday's matchup due to a knee injury.

Mar. 8, 2026 at 3:55am

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The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that starting center Jarrett Allen will be out for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics due to a knee injury. Allen played 21 minutes in the Cavaliers' previous game against the Detroit Pistons, scoring 8 points with 3 rebounds and 1 steal.

Why it matters

Jarrett Allen is a key part of the Cavaliers' starting lineup and his absence will be felt as they take on the rival Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers are looking to build on their recent win over the Pistons and keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The details

The Cavaliers announced that Allen has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a knee injury. Allen played in the team's previous game against the Pistons, where he logged 21 minutes and contributed 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal.

  • The Cavaliers will play the Celtics on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Jarrett Allen

The starting center for the Cleveland Cavaliers who will miss Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a knee injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The NBA team that plays in Cleveland, Ohio and announced Jarrett Allen will be out for their game against the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics

The NBA team that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing against on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Jarrett Allen (knee) listed out for Sunday.”

— Underdog NBA

The takeaway

The Cavaliers will need to find a way to replace Jarrett Allen's production in the starting lineup as they take on the rival Celtics. This injury could impact Cleveland's chances of winning the game and maintaining their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.