The Cavaliers might have dodged a bullet when they learned Tuesday that Kyrie Irving suffered a strained left biceps tendon – not a tear, as originally feared.
The injury will force Irving to miss at least two weeks, at which time he will be re-evaluated to determine the next course of action.
By then, the Cavaliers' playoff fate should be determined. About 4 ½ weeks remain in the regular season, and the Cavaliers still are 4 ½ games behind the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 15 games left. They host the Miami Heat on Tuesday.