Basketball
Kevin Love out 3-4 weeks with calf injury
The Cleveland Cavaliers might be off to a 3-0 start, but they received some bad news on Tuesday.
The team has confirmed that starting power forward Kevin Love will be sidelined for approximately 3-4 weeks after aggravating a calf strain during Sunday’s 118-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The team released the following statement:
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love left Sunday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter and did not return to action after reaggravating a right calf strain initially diagnosed during the preseason. Further examination and an MRI administered on Monday at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health confirmed the injury. Love will undergo a series of treatment and rehabilitation and will be reassessed in approximately three to four weeks. His status will be updated as appropriate.