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Why Jarrett Allen’s knee injury has the Cavs holding their breath

Headline from Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jarrett Allen's right knee contusion, compounding a preseason patellar tendinopathy issue, threatens Cleveland's frontcourt depth and defensive balance during a brutal stretch of schedule.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Cavs’ Jarrett Allen suffers injury in first half vs. Oklahoma City Wednesday (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cavs center Jarrett Allen left the game late in the first quarter -- and may not return.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How serious is Jarrett Allen’s knee injury after leaving loss to Thunder? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Although Allen was officially announced as doubtful, he never returned, receiving further examination and treatment in the locker room.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Why Jarrett Allen’s knee injury has the Cavs holding their breath (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Jarrett Allen's right knee contusion, compounding a preseason patellar tendinopathy issue, threatens Cleveland's frontcourt depth and defensive balance during a brutal stretch of schedule.