Cavaliers' Kevin Love: Out second half Monday vs. Warriors

Love is experiencing lower-back soreness and won't return for the second half of Monday's game against the Warriors, Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

The Cavaliers were down big at halftime, and while Love's injury doesn't seem to be overly serious, the team won't jeopardize his long-term health for the second half of what's shaping up to be a blowout. He'll finish Monday's game with three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes. Kyle Korver entered the starting five for the second half of the contest. After Monday's game, the Cavaliers have two days off before returning home for Thursday's tilt with the Suns.