LeBron James says the Cleveland Cavaliers have no room for error as he bids to lead them to a first NBA title.
James put up 15 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds as the Cavaliers moved into the Eastern Conference finals with a 94-73 game-six win at the Chicago Bulls, clinching a 4-2 semi-finals series triumph.
Cleveland lost power forward Kevin Love to a dislocated shoulder in their first-round series sweep of the Boston Celtics and saw point guard Kyrie Irving leave Thursday's game after landing awkwardly on his left foot.
Irving had already been battling a right foot strain and left knee tendinitis prior to being forced off the court in the second quarter at the United Center.
And James, who sensationally returned to the Cavaliers in July last year after opting out of his contract with the Miami Heat, said: "We're playing basketball with one of our best players not playing, in Kevin Love, and playing basketball right now - one of our best players is playing on one foot [Irving] - so we have no room for error. None of us.
"I've had some error, but I just try to clean it up in other ways. So, this is a different challenge. I'm very blessed to be able to be a part of the Eastern Conference finals. This is my fifth straight time and I do everything for my team.
"I do everything for my team-mates. I want these guys to be able to feel this moment. That's what I came back here for.
"I've got four guys who've never made the post-season that have played a huge role in this team and for me to be able to bring them the joy of playing the game of basketball again, that's what I care more about than anything."