The Cleveland Cavs are already without Kevin Love for the duration of these playoffs. Now they'll be without Kyrie Irving for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series in Atlanta.
Per the Cavs' official website, Irving will sit out Friday with his ongoing knee problems:
Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Cavaliers head team physician Dr. Richard Parker traveled today to see Dr. James Andrews of the Andrews Institute. Irving’s left knee was evaluated and his diagnosis (tendinitis) confirmed and treatment plan agreed upon. Irving will be with the team tonight in Atlanta, but will not play. He will continue treatment and is currently listed as Questionable for Sunday’s game in Cleveland.
With Irving out, the onus will be on Matthew Dellavedova to take over the reins at the point and LeBron James to once again take on the lion's share of the responsibility on offense.
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