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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Dallas Mavericks in Ohio.
The two teams also faced off on Friday (in Dallas), with the Cavs winning by a score of 138-105.
Jarrett Allen did not play (and missed his fourth straight).
Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 28: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on February 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For Sunday’s game, the Cavs have announced that they will remain without Allen.
The former Texas star is averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 63.6% from the field in 51 games.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs Wrote: “Full injury report for the #Cavs tomorrow against Dallas: Max Strus (Jones Fracture) is probable. Jaylon Tyson (ankle soreness) is questionable. Jarrett Allen (knee), Sam Merrill (hamstring), Craig Porter Jr. (groin), and Tyrese Proctor (quad) are all out.”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 27: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 27, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Cavs Among Top Teams In NBA
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 06: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter of game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Cavs have had a very strong season with a 41-26 record in 67 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 22-12 at home).
Following the Mavs, the Cavs will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday in Wisconsin.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
While the news of Allen is bad, the Cavs got an excellent update on Max Strus.
Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland wrote: “The #Cavs have listed Max Strus as probable on the injury report for tomorrow’s game in Cleveland against the Mavericks.
It looks as if Strus will make his season debut after being sidelined all year with a foot fracture he sustained this past offseason.”
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 06: Max Strus #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on May 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 120-119. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks Go Cold
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 05: Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd speaks to the media during the 2024 NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden on June 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Mavs come into the day as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-45 record in 67 games.
They have won just one out of their last ten games (and are 8-24 on the road).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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