Cavs' Kevin Love dislocates shoulder in Game 4; says Olynyk 'did it on purpose'
Early in the first quarter of Cleveland Cavaliers series-clinching win over the Boston Celtics, Cavs forward Kevin Love was forced from the game with what he later revealed to be a dislocated shoulder.
Roughly seven minutes into Sunday's Game 4 matchup, Celtics center Kelly Olynyk appeared to pull on Love's arm, causing the shoulder to pop out, after which the Cavs forward ran off the court.
Love won't undergo further evaluation until the Cavaliers return to Cleveland, reports Heather Cox from ABC.
Love told the media in a post-game press conference he thought Olynyk pulled on his arm on purpose.
"I thought it was a bush-league play ... I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose," said Love.
In his seven minutes on the court, Love managed two points, one rebound and one assist.
According to multiple reports, Boston fans cheered as an injured Love ran to the locker room.
Did Boston CHEER when Love ran to the locker room after the Hanson brother dislocated his shoulder??
— Drewsipher (@XDrewsipherX) April 26, 2015
Olynyk dislocated Kevin Love's shoulder, then puts his arms up like he didn't touch him. Boston fans cheer as Love runs down the tunnel.
— Peter McCloud (@TheRealPMccloud) April 26, 2015
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