LeBron James uncertain vs. Pacers

ByBRIAN WINDHORST
December 18, 2013, 11:48 AM

— -- MIAMI -- LeBron James didn't participate in the Miami Heat's shootaround, and he will be a game-time decision Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena.

"He watched film and walked through a few things," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He'll talk to our trainers, and we'll see tonight."

James rolled his left ankle in the Heat's win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. He stayed in the game but didn't practice Tuesday. In his career, James has turned an ankle and kept playing only to miss the next game on four occasions.

James isn't the only one who will be a game-time decision. Pacers coach Frank Vogel is sick and missed his team's morning practice. Indiana said it's not sure whether he will coach Wednesday night.

The Heat's Michael Beasley, who has a hamstring injury, is expected to miss the game.

There had been speculation that Miami would activate center Greg Oden to face Roy Hibbert, but Spoelstra said Oden -- who has not played this season -- will sit out again.