Kevin Love (flu-like symptoms) is game-time decision

Kevin Love

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is questionable for Wednesday night's game against Atlanta after missing shootaround.

According to Cleveland Plain Dealer reporter Chris Haynes, Love missed Wednesday morning's team shootaround with flu-like symptoms. 

Love and the Cavs face a tough matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (17-7), who have won 10 of their last 11, in a battle of the No. 3 and No. 5 teams in the Eastern Conference.

If Love is unable to suit up, Tristan Thompson would likely gain the start and defend All-Star Paul Millsap. Thompson has one start on the year for the Cavs, when he scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 109-97 victory over the Pacers on Nov. 29. 

Love was dominant in his last outing, recording 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting (including four threes) with a season-high 18 rebounds, five assists and four steals in Monday's win over the Hornets. Through 23 games this season, Love is averaging 17.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists. 

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