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Cleveland Cavaliers get plethora of bad injury news
- Jarrett Allen is sidelined for about a week with a broken finger, affecting the Cavaliers' frontcourt depth.
- Larry Nance Jr. will miss up to four weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 soleus strain in his calf.
- Sam Merrill remains day-to-day with a hand sprain, adding to the Cavaliers' injury concerns.
- Craig Porter Jr. returns to the lineup after missing three games as Cleveland phones in reinforcements.
- Darius Garland remains out, continuing recovery from toe surgery as the Cavaliers await Max Strus's debut.
- Mobley is expected to shoulder more of the scoring and ball-handling as the Cavs adjust to their thin frontcourt.
- Cavaliers have been eliminated from the NBA Cup and are prioritizing a playoff push with a healthy roster
- The team has faced load management scrutiny and a $100,000 fine earlier this month, affecting approach to rest and rotation.
- Backups and role players, including Dean Wade, will need to contribute more as injuries thin the rotation.
- The Cavaliers are aiming for a strong finish in the regular season to prepare for a deeper run in the playoffs.
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