Allen (knee) will play Monday night against the Hornets, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Allen will make his return following a two-game absence due to a bruised right knee suffered during Wednesday's tilt against the Thunder. Excluding the game he exited early due to injury, the big man is averaging 15.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.7 minutes (seven appearances) so far this year.