Kevin Love: (Back) Will Play Friday

Love (back) is expected to play against the Hornets on Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis:

Love missed Wednesday's game against the Bucks with minor back issues but seems to be in good order to make a return to the court against the Hornets who are without Al Jefferson (groin) and Lance Stephenson (pelvis). Given that Love only missed one game, it's certainly possible for him to play around the 35.8 minutes that he's currently averaging this season.