Love pitched in 19 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a block over 31 minutes during Thursday’s 108-89 victory over the Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals series.

The 27-year-old was a highly efficient third wheel on offense once again to Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, and has now shot an outstanding 56 percent from the field over the first two games of the series. After suffering a postseason-ending shoulder injury versus the Celtics in last year’s playoffs, Love is enjoying his first extended run in the second season, and has been able to make significant contributions from three-point range when opportunities have presented themselves. He’ll look to continue his solid play in what should be a more competitive Game 3 on the road in Toronto on Saturday night.