On Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Texas to play the Dallas Mavericks.
The Cavs most recently lost to the Orlando Magic by a score of 128-122 in Florida.
Jarrett Allen did not play in the game (and missed his third straight).
Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 06: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the final seconds of their 112-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 06, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Cavs have announced that they will remain without Allen.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “#Cavs list Jarrett Allen (knee tendinitis), Max Strus (Jones Fracture) and Tyrese Proctor (quad strain) as out tomorrow night against the Dallas Mavericks.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets defends Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Allen is currently 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.
He has been with the Cavs since the middle of the 2020-21 season.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Cavs Right Now
The Cavs come into their showdown with the Mavs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-26 record in 66 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 18-14 in 32 games on the road).
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 29, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
After Friday’s game, the Cavs and Mavs will face off (again) on Sunday in Ohio.
At home, they are 22-12 in 34 games.
Mavs Ahead Of Cavs Clash
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 matchup as the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-44 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak (and 14-19 in 33 games at home).
Mavs And Cavs Last Season
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)
The Cavs are coming off a year where they beat the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
However, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warm up prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Mavs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.
They reached the NBA Finals in 2024.
Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement Before Mavs Game