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J.R. Smith's status for Christmas against Warriors in question CLEVELAND -- News, notes, and quotes from the Cavaliers' 115-112 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. J.R. Smith’s absence due to left knee soreness was his first missed game this season. It wasn’t clear how Smith hurt his knee -- did he bang it diving on the floor Sunday in Washington, which would’ve meant he played through it Tuesday?
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com