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LeBron James misses Miami's game at Boston due to back spasms 1 night after scoring 43 points

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    Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, hugs Mario Chalmers during a timeout in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Cleveland. Miami defeated Cleveland 100-96. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (The Associated Press)

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    Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) jumps to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (The Associated Press)

BOSTON – LeBron James is sitting out Miami's game against Boston with back spasms Wednesday night.

His absence against the Celtics comes a day after he scored 43 points in the Heat's 100-96 win at Cleveland. He had 25 points in the first quarter when he made 10 of 11 shots and five 3-pointers.

The Heat have won their other two games without James. They beat Portland 108-107 on Dec. 28 when he had a strained groin and Chicago 93-79 on Feb. 23 when he was sidelined with a broken nose.

Dwyane Wade is back in action for the Heat after missing the win against the Cavaliers while resting his sore knees. Greg Oden is inactive to give him a chance to rest after starting the previous two games.