BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Jarrett Allen for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday as he continues to deal with bruised ribs.
Allen is missing his fifth consecutive game. He hasn't played since Game 4 of the Cavaliers' first-round series against the Orlando Magic.
Evan Mobley will start again at center. Dean Wade had previously been ruled out with a sprained right knee.
Allen has averaged 17 points and 13.8 rebounds in four games this postseason.
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