Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love was forced to leave Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left shoulder contusion.
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Love's Injury Not Serious
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official website relayed the official diagnosis on Love's surgically repaired shoulder.
"He has a contusion and he should be fine," Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue said, per the Associated Press' Tom Withers, who added that Love suffered a "stinger" and "doesn't expect to miss any time."
According to Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes, the Cavaliers expect Love back for the team's first game following the All-Star break on Feb. 18.
Though he's been a frequent target of criticism since the Cavaliers assembled their Big Three, the stretch 4 has been vital to the success of Cleveland's offense.
According to NBA.com's stats database, Cleveland's offense is 8.5 points better per 100 possessions when Love is on the floor.
Love is also one of two qualified players—along with t ...
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Kevin Love Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star’s Shoulder and Return
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