MANILA, Philippines – Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love exited Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the start of the third quarter after reportedly feeling dizzy, and has since been put in the NBA's concussion protocol.
(HIGHLIGHTS: 2016 NBA Finals Game 2 – Cleveland vs Golden State)
Love was hit at the back of his head by Harrison Barnes' elbow as Barnes tried to go for the rebound late in the second quarter.
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Love was down on the floor for a few moments but continued playing after. The Cavaliers, according to the broadcast, said Love did not show any signs or symptoms of a concussion after the play and even at halftime.
But Love suddenly appeared to get dizzy in a play early in the third, and he went straight to the bench and into the locker room to get checked.
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He finished with 5 points and 3 rebounds in over 20 minutes.
Head coach Tyronn Lue said Love, who reportedly did not speak to media and immediately left Oracle Arena, is on a day-to-day basis.
Defending champions Golden State Warriors went up 2-0, winning Game 2 by blowout, 110-77. The best-of-7 series now shifts to Cleveland for the next two games. – Rappler.com