"They was like, 'Hood, that's not really a distraction' because of everything that they've been through this year," he said. The Cavs were ahead by 30 when Hood, whose playing time has dwindled in the postseason, told Lue to put in Jose Calderon instead. The Cavs did not fine or suspend the 25-year-old Hood, who came to Cleveland in a February 8 trade from Utah. But Love said Hood has been forgiven and it's likely the Cavs will need him against the Celtics and maybe beyond. "I haven't played well regardless of what minutes I get, I gotta have a positive impact on the game and that's the frustrating part," he said.

Source: Philippine Star May 11, 2018 05:48 UTC