LeBron skips shootaround to rest ankle
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Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James did not participate in Tuesday's shootaround prior to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to rest an ailing left ankle.
James played through the injury in Game 4 on Sunday and sank the game-winning shot at the buzzer to give the Cavaliers an 86-84 victory over the Chicago Bulls to even the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
"It feels better, but it's been worse," said James on Tuesday morning. "I'll be ready to go tonight."
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James is averaging 26.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists in eight games this postseason.