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Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue leaves bench due to illness during game vs. Orlando Magic

Lue went to the locker room with the Cavs' team trainer early in the 2nd quarter of Tuesday's game in Orlando.

Jan 23, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue watches from the sidelines during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers are functioning without their head coach Tyronn Lue as they take on the Orlando Magic tonight.

ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin reported the following early in the 2nd quarter:

Ty Lue just left the bench to go to the locker room with Cavs trainer Steve Spiro during the timeout. The Cavs assistants drew up a play together and now Larry Drew is addressing the team in the huddle.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 7, 2018

Cavs TV play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod then added this report at halftime:

Ty Lue with an illness will remain in locker room for the 2nd half
— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) February 7, 2018

This is a developing story. Stay with WKYC.com for more details as they become available.