Kevin Love returns to lineup vs. Kings

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love will return to action Monday night against the Sacramento Kings.

Love was held out of Saturday night's contest with a left thigh bruise, as the Cavaliers defeated the Pelicans 99-84.

The 27-year-old ranks second on the team in net rating (plus-8.7) and has been a terror on the offensive end, with Cleveland scoring almost nine points per 100 possessions more with Love in the lineup.

Timofey Mozgov should return to the bench with Tristan Thompson sliding back to center.

Cleveland (36-14) picked up a much needed win in New Orleans on Saturday after dropping their previous two contests. They will try to continue their hot play against the Kings and Los Angeles Lakers before heading into the All-Star break.