Cavaliers Center Allen Out for Game 7

Cavs Face Magic in Crucial Playoff Matchup

Allen Suffers Fractured Finger

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without starting center Jarrett Allen for Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Allen suffered a fractured finger in Sunday's Game 6 victory, and his absence will be a major blow to the Cavaliers' hopes of advancing to the second round.

Allen has been a key contributor to the Cavaliers' success this season, averaging 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. His size and athleticism have been a major factor in the Cavaliers' top-ranked defense, and he also provides a scoring threat on the offensive end.

With Allen out, the Cavaliers will likely turn to Kevin Love to fill the void in the starting lineup. Love has been a solid contributor this season, averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. However, he is not as good a defender as Allen, and his lack of athleticism could be a liability against the Magic's young and athletic frontcourt.

The Cavaliers will need to play their best game of the series to win Game 7 without Allen. The Magic have been a tough opponent all season, and they will be looking to take advantage of Allen's absence. The Cavaliers will need to be disciplined on defense and hit their shots on offense if they want to pull off the upset and advance to the second round.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Amway Center in Orlando. The winner will advance to the second round to face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.