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Channing Frye helps fill the void for Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers top Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-108
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Cavaliers know they can't replace All-Star power forward Kevin Love. If they are going to at least fill the void while he's sidelined for six weeks it will take a total team effort.
That blueprint worked Tuesday night, as the Cavs topped the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-108, for their sixth win in seven tries this month.
Cleveland's two other All-Stars, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, led a balanced scoring attack. Irving and James each scored 25 points. James also tallied a team-high 14 assists to go with eight rebounds. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James as Jason Kidd and Derrick Williams' retribution against Timberwolves: Fedor's five observations
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Cavaliers played their first game in what is expected to be a six-week stretch without Kevin Love.
And despite being short-handed, down two starters now, very little changed. The Cavs kept rolling into the All-Star break, building momentum for the stretch run with a 116-108 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Here are five observations:
Playing like Jason Kidd -- It's always interesting to see what head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation looks like after an injury. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Channing Frye, back in his typical role, makes case to be Kevin Love's replacement
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't need (Kevin) Love on Valentine's Day.
But that doesn't mean the team isn't missing its four-time NBA All-Star.
"I just texted him and said, 'Man, this is too much.' I promise you I did," Channing Frye said in the locker room after Tuesday's 116-108 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I was like, 'Man, I don't know how you do this. I need something to eat.' Your boy is tired. I have huge respect for Kevin. We miss him. He'll be all right." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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- (2/15) Kevin Love to miss six weeks after left knee scope Cleveland.com
- (2/15) Cleveland Cavaliers losing Kevin Love can't be a bigger burden on LeBron James -- Terry Pluto Cleveland.com
- (2/15) LeBron James not worried about Kevin Love's injury: 'As long as I'm in the lineup we've got a chance' Cleveland.com
- (2/15) LeBron's cry for help should only grow louder with Love out -- Bud Shaw's Sports Spin Cleveland.com
- (2/15) Tyronn Lue vows to not 'run LeBron (James) into the ground' after Kevin Love's knee injury Cleveland.com
- (2/15) Cavaliers as the No. 5 seed in the East - would that be so bad? Doug Lesmerises Cleveland.com
- (2/15) Next Men Up Lead Cavs Past Wolves in Minnesota Cavs.com
- (2/15) Cavaliers 116, Timberwolves 108: Channing Frye makes sure Cavs don’t miss Love on Valentine’s Day Akron Beacon Journal
- (2/15) Cavs 116, Timberwolves 108; Jason Lloyd's 34 thoughts on Channing Frye's new role, LeBron's minutes Akron Beacon Journal
- (2/15) Cavs forward Kevin Love has knee surgery, could be out for six weeks Akron Beacon Journal
- (2/15) Cavaliers: LeBron James holds off rally by Wiggins, Timberwolves News-Herald
- (2/15) Cleveland Cavaliers: Kevin Love out for six weeks News-Herald
- (2/15) Cavaliers: All-Star Kevin Love out for 6 weeks following knee surgery Medina Gazette
- (2/15) Cavs can't let Kevin Love's injury alter the big picture Crain’s Cleveland
- (2/15) Cavs’ Kevin Love Expected To Miss 6 Weeks After Undergoing Knee Surgery 92.3 The Fan
- (2/15) Dribbles: Cavs’ hot month should end with moves Amico Hoops
- (2/15) Blogtable: How will Kevin Love's injury affect Cleveland Cavaliers? NBA.com
- (2/15) LeBron showing efficiency growth along with minutes increase ESPN.com
- (2/15) Cavs' Kevin Love has surgery on left knee, out 6 weeks ESPN.com
- (2/15) With Kevin Love out, will Cavs drop top seed, play LeBron too much? ESPN.com
- (2/15) LeBron: The Sequel ESPN.com
- (2/15) Kevin Love missing six weeks ends Cavs' trade talk, starts crazy LeBron workload CBSSports.com
- (2/15) Kevin Love, Serge Ibaka and the day the East got a lot more interesting Yahoo Sports
- (2/15) Kevin Love’s injury is a test the Cavs might not be able to pass Fox Sports
- (2/15) LeBron on Cavs' injuries: 'As long as I'm in the lineup, we've got a chance' USA Today
- (2/15) Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love to miss six weeks after knee surgery USA Today
- (2/15) Mr. Big Shot SLAM Magazine
- (2/15) How Kevin Love’s injury and Serge Ibaka’s trade impact the East Washington Post
- (2/15) With Kevin Love injury, tough times could be ahead for rest of Cavs Big 3 Bleacher Report