Chris Bosh: "I do have a chance to play again"

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, who has missed the last four games with an abdominal strain, will not dress in Thursday's Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers. However, Bosh believes he can return if the Heat advance to the next round, according to ESPN.

"I'm just hoping that everyone can keep doing what they're doing and extend the season," Bosh said. "I do have a chance to play again. That's the light at the end of the tunnel for me. That keeps me going every day."

After suffering the abdominal strain in Game 1 against the Pacers, a 95-86 victory for the Heat, Bosh has been unable to take the court. The Heat have gone 2-2 in the four games played without Bosh.

The Heat will have a chance to close out the series tonight in Game 6, as they hold a 3-2 series lead. Not only will they be short Bosh, but also forward Udonis Haslem and centre Dexter Pittman who will be serving suspensions for their flagrant fouls in Game 5.