Indiana Pacers' Cory Joseph, right, passes the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 100-97. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tryonn Lue expects injured forward Kevin Love to play Friday in Game 3 at Indiana.
Love hurt his left thumb late in Wednesday's victory that evened the series at 1-1. He did not return but did participate in Friday's morning shootaround with what appeared to be a taped-up thumb.
Lue told reporters Love felt better and noted he is a right-handed shooter. Love did not speak with reporters.
The All-Star would be one of the key ingredients in helping to provide a stronger supporting cast for LeBron James, who scored 46 points in Game 2.
When asked if he expected more help, James explained his teammates play the game the right way and "we'll see what happens."
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, left, drives against Indiana Pacers' Trevor Booker during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love grimaces during the second half of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Cleveland. Love scored 15 points, but the All-Star center injured his left hand, the same one he broke earlier this season, with 3:43 left. The Cavaliers won 100-97. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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