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LeBron misses practice, could miss Nets game

 

Published 4/8/2008 at FOXSports.com News for NBA

LeBron James didn't practice for the second straight day in order to rest his troublesome back before the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their final push heading into the NBA playoffs. James, who has been dealing with back spasms for a few weeks, received treatment while his teammates prepared for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets. Cavs coach Mike Brown said Tuesday it's possible James could sit out. "I know he wants to play," Brown said. "But we have to be cautious with him now. (link)

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