Mario Chalmers went to the Heat locker room with an ankle injury during the first quarter of Sunday's Game 1 against Charlotte, the Associated Press reports.

Chalmers suffered a right shin contusion during the first quarter of Sunday's Game 1 against Charlotte, the Associated Press reports.

Analysis:

Chalmers, who started Sunday's game, was forced to the Heat locker room early in the action. Fortunately, the injury is not serious and Chalmers is expected to return to the contest.