The Miami Heat host the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon, with everyone wondering whether LeBron James will feature after breaking his nose on the Heat's recent road trip. Today's game starts at 3.30 p.m. EST and can be watched online through live stream – free for subscribers – via the link provided below.
The decision over whether LeBron James will feature today will be made just before game time. James suffered a broken nose with less than six minutes remaining in Thursday's emphatic 103-81 victory at Oklahoma City.
James suffered a blow from Thunder's Serge Ibaka and was left bloodied, although he passed the subsequent concussion tests.
The Heat will be hoping they do not lose their talisman; James finished his game against the Thunder with 33 points on 15-of-22 shooting, and over the last nine is averaging 31.1 ppg.
Heat center Chris Bosh said, "He goes up and gets hit in the face and then goes back up and finishes. He's the biggest, strongest athlete in the league."
If he does feature today, he will be shooting for his fifth straight game scoring 30 or more points. However, he has indicated some continued discomfort from the hit, and has admitted he still has some pain and trouble breathing at times. If there is any doubt, then the Heat are likely to rest their star man, with no real urgent need to push things with him at this stage of the season.
James is currently wearing a nose splint and will likely be forced to wear a mask when he does make his return. On Saturday, following practice, the Miami Heat star said, "I am an Erik Spoelstra game-time decision. We'll see. It's a 3:30 game."
The Chicago Bulls against the Miami Heat will start at 3.30 p.m. EST and can be watched online through live stream by clicking here.
