LeBron James getting rest after elbow injury flared up during Cavaliers’ clinching playoff win

Cavaliers star James puzzled by elbow injury

CLEVELAND — LeBron James’ puzzling elbow injury will get an extra day of rest before the next round of the NBA playoffs after the Cavaliers decided not to practice Wednesday.

James has been bothered by numbness in his right elbow for several weeks. He lost feeling after banging it late in Tuesday night’s clinching win over the Chicago Bulls.

James shot and missed a free throw left-handed with 7.8 seconds left, even though the Cavs still had a timeout and were leading by four, and left the court clutching his elbow.

James revealed after the game that he underwent an MRI exam Monday that showed no structural damage. A team spokesman said the Cavs will provide an update on James after he is evaluated Wednesday or Thursday.

The Cavs open the second round Saturday against the Boston Celtics.