The Cleveland Cavaliers are approaching full strength but will still be without two key contributors when they host the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon.
The NBA’s official injury report lists guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) and forward Dean Wade (ankle) as probable. Both practiced on Friday and Saturday, putting them on track to return to action.
Center Jarrett Allen has been ruled out with knee soreness sustained in a knee-to-knee collision during Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Allen is in the midst of one of his best stretches, averaging 21.0 points and 10.5 rebounds since Feb. 1 while shooting better than 70 percent from the field.
Wing Max Strus will also remain out as he continues to recover from offseason foot surgery. Strus has advanced to limited team activities but needs additional ramp-up time before making his season debut.
Rookie Jaylon Tyson is listed as questionable because of a neck strain.
Cleveland enters Sunday’s matinee at 39-24, sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference. The team has gone 8-1 in games featuring newly acquired guard James Harden, obtained from the Los Angeles Clippers last month.
Source: Hoops Wire
