Hawks' Dwight Howard: Suffers laceration to lip Tuesday

Howard temporarily left Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers to receive stitches for a cut on his upper lip, but is expected to return, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Analysis:

Howard took a blow to the face during the first quarter of Tuesday's game, which opened a cut on his upper lip. He was seen on the sidelines receiving stitches, but is fully expected to be available to return and shouldn't miss any subsequent games as a result of the laceration.