After missing over a month with a knee injury, Kevin Love could be back in uniform for the Cavaliers as early as their upcoming road trip beginning this Saturday, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com writes.
Love underwent arthroscopic surgery last month to clear loose bodies in his left knee. At the time, Vardon says, the forward was expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
The addition of Love – who has already returned to practice in some capacities – would be a welcome one for a Cavs team struggling to hold on to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. In 46 games with the squad this season, Love has averaged 20.0 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Though his return will hinge on how he feels following Wednesday’s practice and even today’s work out, the fact that general manager David Griffin is the one who told the media bodes well.
Vardon notes that as long as Love returns before the end of the four-game road trip that concludes on March 24, he’ll have beaten the initial six-week estimate.
Cavs are 29th in defensive efficiency since the ASG, 27th overall
And Irving doesn’t play D till the playoffs. And Bron really hasn’t turned it on yet either.
Cavs are also the Chamos and in first place. D efficiency is a formula. When you beat a team like they did tonight by 30, I’d say their efficiency is outstanding. gS on the other hand had a difficult time beating the depleted 76ers tonight by a bucket. At home.
Cavs getting back Korver, JR and KLove will make all the difference in the world. The latter two will stop the defensive issues and Korver will keep the other teams player off balance.
K Love solving the defensive issues? I hear something new everyday