Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has dealt with back issues all season, and missed the team's last game against the Heat with nagging soreness.
After a few days of rest, Love said Saturday that he plans to play on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the Bulls. The Cavs had two days off following their 114-88 drubbing of the Heat on Thursday.
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Kevin Love (back) went through a full practice today. He expects to play vs. Chicago. Said he feels as good as he has all year.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 4, 2015The Cavs will need Love as close to full strength as possible as they head into the postseason. He's averaging 16.5 points and 10 rebounds per game in his first season in Cleveland.
After a slow start, Love and the Cavs are now 49-27 and in prime playoff position with a three-game lead over the Bulls for the the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.