On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing the Detroit Pistons (at home) in Ohio.
Jarrett Allen had eight points, three rebounds and one assist while shooting 4/7 from the field in his first 21 minutes of playing time.
Cavaliers Star Suffers Injury
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts 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)
UPDATE: Tom Withers reported the latest.
He wrote: “Caught Jarrett Allen in hallway, said “I’ll be all right” when I asked how he was feeling. Atkinson thought center may have banged knees with Detroit player.”
Atkinson thought center may have banged knees with Detroit player.
Allen ended up having to leave the game early with an injury.
The former Texas star is averaging 15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 63.7% from the field in 50 games.
Cavs Notes wrote: “Cavs Update: Jarrett Allen – RT Knee Injury Doubtful to return”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Jarrett Allen #31 is doused with water by teammate Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Allen is one of the four most important players on the Cavs.
He is in the middle of his sixth season with the franchise (and made the All-Star Game in 2022).
Before the Cavs, Allen spent part of four seasons playing for the Brooklyn Nets.
His status will be be something to follow going forward.
The Cleveland Cavaliers wrote (last season): “Jarrett Allen received his award for having the highest FG% (.706) in the NBA in the 2024-25 regular season, in which he played ALL 82 GAMES, today at practice. This is also the highest FG% held by any Cavs player in a single season in franchise history! #LetEmKnow”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempts a dunk defended by Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
The Cavs came into the night with a 38-24 record in 62 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 20-11 in 31 games at home).
After the Pistons, the Cavs will remain at home to host the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 30: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
On the other side of Tuesday’s showdown, the Pistons are in the middle of a season that has them as the first seed with a 45-14 record.
The have won three in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
Following the Cavs, the Pistons will play their next game on Thursday when they visit Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Texas.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 27: Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 27, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers Star Suffers Injury In Pistons Game