Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving apparently has been playing through at least two injuries. The All-Star point guard is dealing with tendinitis in his left knee and a strain in his right foot, according to the latest report.
If Irving hasn't looked like the dynamic scorer he usually is, there's a reason for it: multiple injuries. The Northeast Ohio Media Group reported an MRI Monday revealed Irving has tendinitis in his left knee, an injury believed to be caused by Irving overcompensating for the right foot strain he suffered in Game 2 of the Cavaliers' first-round series against Boston. Cavaliers coach David Blatt said there hadn't been any discussions about sidelining Irving, which means the 23-year-old will likely be playing through the pain until the team's season ends.
"Upon exiting the arena last night with a grimace plastered to his face, Irving walked gingerly and limped noticeably. However, it wasn't his right foot that he was favoring. He was very cautious with each step not to place weight on his left leg," Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group wrote Monday. "Considering Irving's right foot never fully healed despite an eight-day layoff following the opening series, this may be something he has to play through this postseason."
Irving averaged 23.3 points against Boston, but his numbers during the second-round series have noticeably declined. He finished Game 1 with 30 points and Game 2 with 21 points, but he managed only 11 points in Game 3 and 12 points and Game 4.
The Cavaliers-Bulls series continues with Game 5 on Tuesday.
