LeBron James' ankle sore but not injured after twist Friday

LeBron James twisted ankle in Heat's preseason finale
James says ankle isn't injured, will get treatment next couple of days
James anticipates being healthy enough to play in regular-season opener

LeBron James holds an ice pack to his head after being kicked in the face and twisting an ankle in the preseason finale Friday.

MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James' twisted right ankle remained sore Saturday, though not enough for the reigning NBA MVP to be concerned about his status for the Miami Heat's season-opener against the Boston Celtics.

James was shaken up twice in the Heat's preseason finale Friday night, first when he turned the ankle in the game's opening minutes, then in the third quarter when he was inadvertently kicked in the face by New Orleans center Robin Lopez.

James was planning to get treatment for the ankle over the next couple days. He said he had no lingering aftereffects of the kick, which happened as he and Lopez jostled for a rebound.

The Heat open their title defense Tuesday against Boston. Miami got its roster down to the 15-player maximum on Saturday by waiving guard Garrett Temple.

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