The Cavaliers expected Daniel Gibson to be available for Tuesday's game in Miami.
However, he suffered a setback with his neck infection and was shut down for the fifth consecutive game.
Gibson took his full turn in practice on Monday, met with the media and talked about his road to recovery. Minutes later, though, he walked off the court and told the medical staff he felt discomfort in his neck. That's when the Cavs decided to leave him in Cleveland as the rest of the team took a three-hour flight to Miami.
There was some thought of Gibson moving directly into the starting lineup. Anthony Parker has missed the last four games with a strained lower back. Mychel Thompson had started the previous three games, but was waived on Monday.
Gibson would have been a...
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