LeBron James has said that he is "happy" with his return to action with the Miami Heat with a broken nose.
The forward missed the reigning champions' previous game with the injury, and will have to wear a protective mask for the next couple of weeks.
James told reporters: "I tried to put pressure on the defense, tried to make plays and I was happy to be back on the floor.
"As much as I don't like [the mask], I have to figure out how to make it work."
James was the team's leading scorer in their 108-92 win over the New York Knicks, adding 31 for the team.
