Kyrie Irving leaves game with left leg injury

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving left Game 6 with an injury to his left knee.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to close out the series against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, coming into the game with a 3-2 lead in the series.

Those hopes took a huge hit when point guard Kyrie Irving left the game with an injury to his left leg, presumably the left knee that was diagnosed with tendinitis this week. It is one of several injuries Irving has been playing with, including an injury to his right foot.

DEVELOPING: Kyrie Irving headed to the locker room after reaching for his left knee in pain.
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 15, 2015

Kyrie Irving went straight to the bench grabbing his left knee. He is headed to the locker room.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 15, 2015

Kyrie Irving limps over to the bench and his holding his left knee. Timeout. Then is walked back to the locker room by trainer & D. Jones
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 15, 2015

[UPDATE:]

An in game report said that they were wrapping up Irving’s left knee, and that he is probable to return. Irving proving once again that he is a tough competitor and that there is seemingly no number of injuries that can keep him out of the series.

Kyrie Irving has returned to the Cavaliers bench after tweaking his left knee. His return is probable.
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 15, 2015

— end of update —

There is some discrepancy about what the actual injury to Irving is.

At first glance, didn't look Kyrie Irving twisted that ankle. Just looked like it gave out when he stepped on Thompson's foot.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) May 15, 2015

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