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Dion Waiters, Daniel Gibson MRIs reveal minor injuries

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Dion Waiters and Daniel Gibson injuries both proved to be minor.

Spruce Derden-US PRESSWIRE

After undergoing MRIs on Wednesday Cleveland Cavaliers guards Dion Waiters and Daniel Gibson both were revealed not to have any major injuries.

Waiters has a bruised left ring finger after hitting his hand on the rim during the Cavs' 91-78 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. He has been cleared to to play. Waiters is the second-leading scorer on the Cavaliers, averaging 15.0 points per game in his rookie season.

Gibson has missed three of the last six games with a sore right elbow and will continue to receive treatment. Gibson is averaging 9.1 points per game, top among the Cavs bench players. Gibson also received a electromyogram to check for any nerve damage in his elbow.

The Cavs have lost four straight and are in last place in the Central Division at 3-12. They next take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta.

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