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Cavaliers Struggle: Nance Out, Allen Injured, Near Comeback

12/1/2025

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a calf strain.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is sidelined with finger injuries.
The Cavaliers lost 117-115 to the Boston Celtics after mounting a late rally.
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 22 points in the fourth quarter, as Cleveland trailed by 21 before nearly stealing the win.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a calf strain.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is sidelined with finger injuries.
The Cavaliers lost 117-115 to the Boston Celtics after mounting a late rally.
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 22 points in the fourth quarter, as Cleveland trailed by 21 before nearly stealing the win.