7:39AM Thursday
March 14, 2013

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, who had recently missed time due to a knee injury, is now listed as "doubtful" for Friday night's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an illness.

The Cavaleirs have been hit hard by the-stomach virus-this season, with shooting guard Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller recently being hospitalized. Reserve guard Daniel Gibson missed time this week due to the flu; guard CJ Miles and forward Omri Casspi also missed time.

""I don't know if its the flu," said Cavs coach Byron Scott said earlier this week. "Some type of virus . . . something with the stomach."

On the season, Irving is averaging 23.5 points and 5.7 assists per game. He has previously missed time with a fractured-finger in addition to the-hyperextended right knee.-Shaun Livingston would likely start in Irving's place in the event that he could not suit up.

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