It’s getting close, but the Cavaliers are not quite at full strength yet.
According to the official NBA injury report, Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Dean Wade (ankle) are probable for Sunday’s home matchup with the Boston Celtics. Both practiced Friday and Saturday and appear on track to return.
The news is not as encouraging elsewhere.
Center Jarrett Allen has been ruled out with knee soreness after suffering a knee-to-knee collision during Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Allen has been in the midst of arguably the best stretch of his career, averaging 21 points and 10.5 rebounds since the start of February while shooting better than 70 percent from the field.
Wing Max Strus will also remain sidelined as he continues to work his way back from offseason foot surgery. Strus recently progressed to team activities but still requires additional ramp-up time before making his season debut.
Meanwhile, Jaylon Tyson is listed as questionable with a neck strain.
The Cavs enter Sunday’s matinee at 39-24 and fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They surged since acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers last month, going 8-1 in games he has played.
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