Report: Grizzlies’ Randolph, Allen out vs. Cavs

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Zach Randolph is not expected to play Sunday vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers with a knee injury, and Tony Allen (eye) will also miss the game. The news comes after a rough week for the Grizzlies in which they played the Warriors, then went to triple-overtime vs. the Spurs the following night. ESPN reports Randolph did not travel with the team to Cleveland.

Randolph, averaging 16.1 points and 11.4 rebounds per game for Memphis, is coming off his best week of the season. It’s a major blow for the Grizzlies’ offense, and Marc Gasol is likely to face consistent and quick double-teams as a result of his absence. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ defense is likely to suffer without Allen. Tayshaun Prince started the last game for Allen.

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