Kevin Love Ruled Out For Entire Eastern Conference Semifinal Series
(CBS) The Bulls have caught a huge break, assuming they can finish off business against the Bucks in the first round.
Cavaliers star forward Kevin Love has been ruled out for the entirety of Cleveland's Eastern Conference semifinal series after he dislocated his left shoulder in Sunday's win at Boston, the team announced Monday. Leading Milwaukee 3-1 with Game 5 awaiting Monday night, Chicago will face Cleveland in the second round with one more win.
Love was injured when Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk locked his arm and twisted it, a play that Love believed was dirty.
Here's the Cavaliers' full statement:
"Cavaliers forward Kevin Love sustained a left shoulder dislocation during the first quarter of yesterday's game in Boston vs. the Celtics. His shoulder was assessed, reduced in the locker room, immobilized and he did not return to the game. X-rays and a MRI have been performed, as well as further evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health today by Cavaliers head team physician Dr. Richard D. Parker and Dr. Mark Schickendantz. Evaluation and imaging have defined the extent of the injury: an acute anterior inferior glenohumeral dislocation with the corresponding ligament/labrum tearing and humeral head bone bruising. Currently, Love is undergoing training room treatments while additional opinions are being obtained and treatment options being explored. Love will be unavailable for the Cavaliers' upcoming Conference semifinal playoff series and an update regarding his status beyond that will be determined over the next several days."