Cavs' Love exits game with shoulder contusion
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love exited Cleveland’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers late in the first half on Wednesday with a left shoulder injury. He will not return, according to the team.
It is the same shoulder Love dislocated in the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, causing him to miss the remainder of Cleveland’s postseason run to the Finals.
Cavs general manager David Griffin told ESPN’s Lisa Salters that Love is not expected to miss much time. Griffin said the injury looked a lot worse than it is.
“I heard he had a contusion and he should be fine,” coach Tyronn Lue said.
Wednesday’s 120-111 win over the Lakers was the Cavs’ last game before the All-Star break. Love, who was not selected to join LeBron James in Toronto, will have six days off to heal before Cleveland’s next practice after the break.
Love was injured while jostling with Kobe Bryant in the post.
Love’s shoulder injury last postseason came while battling in the post against Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics. Coincidentally, Olynyk left Boston’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday with a shoulder injury.
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