NBA Finals: LeBron had ‘slight headache’ after collision with camera

CLEVELAND - Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James needed stitches to close a bloody cut on his head after a hard collision with a courtside camera during Game Four of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

James went head first into a camera along the baseline after a hard foul by Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut caused him to lose his balance.

 

The four-time Most Valuable Player and two-time NBA champion remained down for a few minutes but did not miss any game time and did not undergo any concussion protocol.

^{A view of the cut on the head of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports}
 

"I had a slight headache, which I think every one of you guy would probably have if you ran into a camera," James told reporters when asked about the incident.

 

"But I didn't go through any protocol. I'm fine. Like I said, I got a few stitches and I got a slight headache right now but I'll be fine with that."

 

While James remained in the game, he went on to have his worst offensive night of the best-of-seven series, which is now tied at 2-2 with Game Five scheduled for Sunday in Oakland. — Reuters