The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets have injury concerns ahead of their Monday matchup at Spectrum Center. Jarrett Allen's status is a major storyline for Cleveland, while Charlotte faces a difficult challenge with several rotation players unavailable as it tries to stop a prolonged slide.

According to the NBA's official injury report released November 9, Allen is questionable with a right knee contusion. Moussa Diabate also carries a questionable tag for Charlotte because of right quadriceps tendinopathy. Cleveland has ruled out Sam Merrill (right elbow), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (low back), and Jaylon Tyson (right ankle), while Khalifa Diop and Ernest Udeh Jr. are unavailable on G League assignments. Charlotte will be without Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Dennis Schroder, and Grant Williams because of injuries. Michael Ajayi, Kylan Boswell, and PJ Hall are on G League assignments.

The absences leave both teams with adjustments to make, but Charlotte's situation is challenging. The Hornets enter at 3-7 and have dropped six straight games, including a 119-80 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Their offensive struggles have been pronounced, with Charlotte shooting just 28.8% from three-point range, among the league's worst marks.

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Cleveland, meanwhile, is 5-5 after losing three of its last four games. Donovan Mitchell has led the Cavaliers in scoring in four consecutive contests, but the team will need more support as it begins a three-game road trip. Allen's availability could be especially important for Cleveland's interior presence and rebounding.

Jarrett Allen's potential absence would impact Cleveland's interior defense and rebounding, while Kon Knueppel's continued unavailability leaves Charlotte without another important offensive contributor.