In the previous four games, Jarrett Allen logged about 10 fourth quarter minutes. But that changed against Charlotte.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the NBA two months ago. They’re even better now. Adding De’Andre Hunter midway through the season has given them the ultimate Swiss army knife. His presence allows Kenny Atkinson to go smaller and roll with a positionless basketball kind of lineup to close out games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on another double-digit game-winning streak, having been victorious in their last 13 matchups. However, the Wine and Gold have been playing far from perfect basketball.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ center Jarrett Allen ranks sixth in a metric called “Net Points,” which evaluates a player's play-by-play impact.
The midseason addition of De’Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers has shifted the dynamic of the team, particularly for center Jarrett Allen, whose role has been altered.
After Jarrett Allen delivered a powerful two-handed slam over Grizzlies star Ja Morant, Morant wrapped Allen in a hug during the Cavs win.
Allen produced 14 points (4-10 FG, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and five steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 118-117 victory over the Hornets.
Cavs center Jarrett Allen should stomp into coach Kenny Atkinson’s office tomorrow morning and knock something over. Seriously, throw a tantrum. No one would blame him. Did you see what Atkinson did to his former All-Star on Wednesday night?
Cameras caught Jarrett Allen cracking up alongside Memphis forward Santi Aldama while Donovan Mitchell and Desmond Bane were fighting.
Allen finished Tuesday's 139-117 victory over the Bulls with 25 points (10-11 FG, 5-5 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes. The double-double was his 34th of the season, while the 25 points represented his best scoring effort since Jan.
Aside from being one of the more skilled big men in the NBA, Jarrett Allen is most known for his signature look.
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th straight game, 139-117 over the Chicago Bulls.