Cavs' All-Star Jarrett Allen out indefinitely with broken finger

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The Cavaliers' playoff push just got a lot more steep.

All-Star center Jarrett Allen will be sidelined indefinitely after fracturing his left middle finger in Sunday's win over Toronto, the latest setback for a Cleveland team that can't seem to catch a break.

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Allen, who has become one of the NBA's most well-rounded big men, got hurt in the first quarter, when he also sustained a bruised quadriceps while driving to the basket. The 7-footer may have hurt his finger when he bashed his left hand into the rim while blocking a a shot.

The Cavs were able to hold on without Allen and beat the Raptors 104-96 to tighten their grip on the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.

The team did not provide a timetable on Monday for Allen's return. It's safe to assume he'll be out at least a few games, depending on the severity of the fracture to his non-shooting hand. Cleveland begins a three-game trip at Indiana on Tuesday.

Allen has had a major role in Cleveland's rise this season, and now the Cavs could be without the 23-year-old for a key stretch as they try to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) goes up for a dunk past Philadelphia 76ers' Shake Milton (18) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

"He’s the anchor of our defense," forward Kevin Love said after practice. "He means so much to this team."

Allen is averaging 16.1 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 56 games for the Cavs, who are back in contention after winning just 22 games last season.

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