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Kevin Love has missed one game due to an injury (ribs), but should not be out for an extended period time, according to Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, per Anthony Chiang.

X-rays on Love’s ribs returned negative, but the 34-year-old forward was unable to play due to soreness.

So far Love has appeared in six games for Miami, averaging 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.5 minutes per game.