The Cavaliers outlasted the Magic in the first round without Jarrett Allen.
The one-time All-Star was healthy to start the series, but a rib injury suffered in Game 4 sidelined him for the final three games. Cleveland went 2-1 in that stretch to win the franchise's first playoff series without LeBron James since 1993.
Now, the Cavaliers will face the No. 1 seeded Celtics in the second round. We know Boston could be without its starting center, Kristaps Porzingis, for the series . Will Cleveland also be without its starting center?
Here's the latest on Allen's status going into Game 1.
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Is Jarrett Allen playing tonight?
Allen has been ruled out for Game 1 of the second round, according to TNT's Stephanie Ready.
Allen is dealing with a right rib contusion that he suffered in Game 4 of Cleveland's first-round win over Orlando. He was listed as questionable for Games 5, 6 and 7 before eventually being ruled out.
In four games against the Magic, Allen averaged 17.0 points, 13.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.
Isaac Okoro started in place of Allen in Games 5 and 7. Marcus Morris got the promotion in Game 6.
What time is Cavaliers vs. Celtics today?
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. PT
The Cavaliers and Celtics will battle in Game 1 on Tuesday, May 7. The game is scheduled to tip off around 7 p.m. ET from the TD Garden in Boston, MA.
What channel is Cavaliers vs. Celtics?
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Game 1 will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Playoffs on Sling TV. Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Cavaliers vs. Celtics schedule, scores, results
| Game | Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Result |
| 1 | Tue., May 7 | at Boston | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 2 | Thu., May 9 | at Boston | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 3 | Sat., May 11 | at Cleveland | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| 4 | Mon., May 13 | at Cleveland | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| 5* | Wed., May 15 | at Boston | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| 6* | Fri., May 17 | at Cleveland | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| 7* | Sun., May 19 | at Boston | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary