Tony Allen Injury: Updates on Grizzlies Forward's Hamstring and Return

Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen sat out Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup with the Golden State Warriors due to a sore left hamstring. He was able to play the first half of Game 6 but did not return for the second half.

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Allen Reportedly Won't Play in 2nd Half of Game 6

Friday, May 15

After returning for Game 6 Friday night and having a very minimal impact in the opening half, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN passed along word that Allen would not return for the second half of the game.

Allen, 33, was limited to 16 minutes in Memphis' Game 4 101-84 loss after appearing to tweak his hamstring in the third quarter. He finished with four points and five rebounds. For the series, Allen is averaging nine points and 4.5 rebounds a game, including a 15-point performance in Game 1.

Chris Herrington of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported his thoughts on how this series could have possibly looked different:

If the Grizzlies manage to escape with a win Friday night and force a Game 7, Allen's health will play a major role in determining which way this series ultimately swings. If Allen is healthy, he will have a definite impact on the defensive end of the floor and could go a long way in deciding if the Grizzlies are able to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

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