Kyrie Irving Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star's Hip and Return
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving was forced to exit the team's Monday game against the Detroit Pistons with a hip injury. He will play against the Wizards on Wednesday night.
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Irving Will Play vs. Wizards
Wednesday, April 15
"David Blatt says Kyrie feels better and will play 'a little' against Washington," Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reported.
McMenamin reported on April 13 that Irving left Monday's game due to a hip injury:
"Irving is officially out for the rest of the game with right hip tightness, according to the Cavs. Calling it a precautionary measure.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 14, 2015"
He had 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes of action before exiting.
Irving has battled numerous issues during the course of the regular season. He's dealt with ankle, knee, back, shoulder and, most recently, hip problems. The good news for the Cavaliers is that none of the injuries have been overly serious.
Instead, the ailments have been the more typical wear and tear that comes with being an aggressive point guard on the offensive end. He probably could have played in some of the games he missed in a playoff atmosphere, but Cleveland wisely played it safe when possible.
