To the disappointment of 8,112 fans at last night's Celtics-Cavaliers game at Mellon Arena, LeBron James was a late scratch with a strained muscle in his chest. James sustained the injury during Cleveland's first exhibition game Monday night against Washington and had pain yesterday. Team physician Richard Parker advised him not to play because back-to-back games would hinder ... (Full article: 587 words)

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