Bad news for the Cleveland Cavaliers and even worse news for Kyrie Irving. He left Game 1 of the NBA Finals in overtime with an apparent leg injury. We all know that if someone is leaving in Game 1 of the NBA Finals in overtime they are hurt, badly.
This is the injury (Via @RTGifs)
The Kyrie injury pic.twitter.com/Ruk1hgJhr4
— NBA GIFS (@RTGIFS) June 5, 2015
According to Adrian Wojnarowski and ESPN, Kyrie was on crutches:
Kyrie Irving emerges on crutches from locker room, source tells Yahoo “no answers tonight” on knee. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 5, 2015
Kyrie Irving on crutches following the Game 1 loss. (via @GwashburnGlobe) pic.twitter.com/yzN2dfU0nh
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 5, 2015
According to the Cauldron, Kyrie wasn’t too happy after the game:
Kyrie Irving in the locker room pic.twitter.com/ouTiaqxONE — The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) June 5, 2015
Chris Broussard told fans that Kyrie Irving will have an MRI tomorrow which will determine his status for Game 2 on Sunday.
Cavs announce Kyrie Irving will have an MRI on Friday for his left knee injury
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 5, 2015
The Cavaliers look to tie things up in the Oracle after losing Game 1 in overtime 108-100. One thing is for sure, if the Cavaliers even want a shot, they need Kyrie Irving.
