Kevin Love is a person and concussions are concerning. I think I'd rather beat him with him playing. I wish the best to him.
From a tactical point of view, this might change everything. The doubling in the post, the scrambling Cavs defense, the lack of a reliable scorer -- honestly, this game could be unlike any other game in the series.
Cavs bench players might play looser knowing they are gonna get more shots. The Cs might turn the ball over more with the Cavs scrambling defense.
Or, the game could be a blowout from the second quarter. The Cavs could struggle to get to 80. The Celtics could abuse the Cavs scrambling, double-team defense for open layups and 3s. The Cs could explode offensively.
The Cavs could go super-small with Lebron at the 5, and Green-Smith-Hill-Clarkson. Or, they could keep Nance or Thompson in the game at all times to defend Horford in the post.
With this update, both teams might have brand new looks and rotations that haven't been seen this series.