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Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love headline UCLA Bruins still alive in the 2016 NBA Playoffs

ByKeith Rivas|
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket and a foul against the San Antonio Spurs after scoring in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket and a foul against the San Antonio Spurs after scoring in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Kevin Love

Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Love hasn’t had the type of role that Westbrook’s been put up to with the Thunder, but Cleveland is much more balanced when he’s on the floor.

The Cavaliers didn’t have him or Kyrie Irving or him available this time around last year due to injury, so the hope is that Kevin Love can keep the fire going and Cleveland can pounce on a chance to get back in the NBA Finals.

Love has averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists in the postseason this year.

Golden State got the best of the Cavaliers a year ago, so if LeBron James and company expect to bring a title back home to Cleveland, Kevin Love is going to have to be at his best until the season comes to a close.

Or else.

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