Aussie Dellavedova steps into spotlight for Irving (AFP)

Australian guard Matthew Dellavedova, who couldn't even catch the team bus after the NBA Finals opener, has been thrust into the spotlight as the Cleveland Cavaliers' replacement for injured Kyrie Irving. Just minutes after the Cavaliers announced Irving had undergone surgery Saturday to repair his fractured left kneecap and would be sidelined for about four months, Dellavedova was relaxed as he prepared to likely start in Irving's place against Golden State and a potentially key role in Sunday's second game of the best-of-seven series. You feel awful for Kyrie," Dellavedova said.