The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Thursday that forward Kevin Love cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.

Love did not return to Game 6 and missed Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals after suffering a concussion.

Playing center and forward for the Cavaliers this season, Love averages 13.9 points and 10 rebounds in the postseason.

The NBA Finals airs Thursday at 9 p.m. from Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. and can be watched on WSB-TV Channel 2.

MoreAll NBA Finals games will be televised live on Channel 2