LeBron in lineup vs. Wizards after suffering eye injury

LeBron James is playing in Saturday's contest versus the Washington Wizards after being poked in the eye by Jeremy Lamb in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The four-time MVP donned protective goggles to avoid re-injuring his right eye before ditching them midway through the first quarter.

The Cavaliers hold just a one-game lead for the No. 1 spot in the East after going 6-7 to begin the month of March.

James is averaging 26.1 points, 8.8 assists, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals on 54.5 percent shooting.