Heat forward Chris Bosh’s status remains uncertain

MIAMI –—

The Miami Heat are still uncertain about the possible return of forward Chris Bosh for their series against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Coach Erik Spoelstra said after Monday’s practice that it’s “too early to tell” when Bosh could rejoin the team after missing the past three games with a strained lower abdominal muscle. Spoelstra said the recovery is ongoing. The Heat and Pacers play Game 5 Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.

“I saw him (Monday) morning,” Spoelstra said. “He’s doing his rehab … He had a smile on his face. He’s doing some work.”

Bosh sustained in the injury late in the second quarter of the Heat’s victory in Game 1.

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