CLEVELAND — Cavaliers swingman Isaac Okoro entered the NBA’s well being and security protocols Thursday, the workforce stated.
Okoro, who scored 23 factors and delivered a highlight-reel dunk over three Houston gamers in Wednesday evening’s win over the Rockets, will probably be out for an undetermined interval.
The Cavaliers stated his standing will probably be up to date “on the applicable time.” Earlier this season, forwards Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen had been within the protocols.
One of many workforce’s finest defensive gamers, the 20-year-old Okoro has scored not less than 16 factors in his final 4 video games whereas serving to the stunning Cavs reel off 5 straight wins and enhance to 18-12.
The Cavs have been inspired by Okoro’s improvement on the offensive finish.
Cleveland performs at Milwaukee on Friday evening.
