Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 19, 2026)

The Cleveland Cavaliers go into their March 19 game against the Chicago Bulls with a shorter injury list, but one absence stands out. Jarrett Allen is out again, and that continues to affect Cleveland’s defense inside and its work on the boards.

That makes this more than a routine regular-season game.Chicago comes in with more players unavailable, though there is some relief with Collin Sexton expected to play. Even with their record, the Bulls have already shown this season that they can trouble Cleveland, especially in games where scoring is high.Cleveland Cavaliers injury report: Allen out, Sarr questionableCleveland will be without Jarrett Allen (right knee tendinitis), Craig Porter Jr.

(left groin strain), and Tyrese Proctor (right quadriceps strain). Olivier Sarr is listed as a game-time decision with a calf issue.Allen’s absence is the main concern, as it shifts more responsibility onto Evan Mobley, Thomas Bryant, and the perimeter players to handle rim protection and rebounding.Chicago Bulls injury report: multiple absences, Sexton likely availableThe Bulls list Collin Sexton as probable with a left fibular head issue, which is a positive sign given their situation.

Isaac Okoro is out with right patellofemoral pain syndrome.Chicago will also be without Jaden Ivey (knee), Anfernee Simons (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), and Noa Essengue (shoulder). Collins and Essengue have been ruled out for the season, leaving the team short on depth.Status tableTeam Player Status InjuryCavaliers Jarrett Allen Out Right knee tendinitisCavaliers Craig Porter Jr. Out Left groin strainCavaliers Tyrese Proctor Out Right quadriceps strainCavaliers Olivier Sarr Game-time decision CalfBulls Collin Sexton Probable Left fibular head issueBulls Isaac Okoro Out Right patellofemoral pain syndromeBulls Jaden Ivey Out KneeBulls Anfernee Simons Out WristBulls Zach Collins Out for season ToeBulls Noa Essengue Out for season ShoulderCurrent rosters: updated 2025-26 squadsCleveland’s roster includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Larry Nance Jr.,

Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr., Tyrese Proctor, Thomas Bryant, Olivier Sarr, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Keon Ellis, and Tristan Enaruna.Chicago’s group features Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vučević, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Guerschon Yabusele, Tre Jones, Nick Richards, Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Rob Dillingham, Yuki Kawamura, Mac McClung, Leonard Miller, Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry, Lachlan Olbrich, and Jevon Carter.Head-to-head record and season series contextChicago holds a 135-106 lead over Cleveland in their all-time meetings. This season, the Bulls lead the series 2-1. They won 127-111 on December 17 and 136-125 on December 19, while Cleveland won the first game 128-122 on November 8.Team form and scoring trendsCleveland comes into this game at 42-27, while Chicago is 28-41. Even with that gap, their meetings have produced high scores.

Chicago has averaged 130.0 points in the three games, while Cleveland has averaged 121.3.What to watch in this matchupFor Cleveland, the main issue is replacing Allen’s presence inside. Mobley and Bryant will need to handle rim protection and rebounding without slowing the team down.Chicago’s focus is whether its available group, Vučević, Giddey, Buzelis, and White, can keep scoring at a good rate despite the injuries.

If Sexton plays, it gives them another option.Game outlookThis game may not follow the standings. Cleveland has the better record, but Chicago has already shown it can control the pace and score in this matchup. With both teams dealing with injuries, this could turn into another fast game where scoring decides the result.