MANILA, Philippines – Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love hurt his left shoulder again, this time against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, February 11.
Love got injured with less than a minute left in the first half when he tried posting up Kobe Bryant. During the play, Love’s shoulder was hit by Bryant’s arm, and after he attempted the shot, he went straight to the Cavs bench and to the locker room.
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It was announced not long after that Love wouldn’t return to the game, but ESPN has learned that this injury isn’t major:
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If true, then Cleveland will catch a break.
Love dislocated his left shoulder in Game 4 of Cleveland’s first round playoff series against Boston last season, and was out for the rest of the postseason.
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Love is averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds a game this season. – Rappler.com