SAN ANTONIO (AP) - LeBron James returned from missing a game with the flu and scored 22 points in 19 minutes in a 105-98 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

James, who said before the game his flu recovery was going well, was 7 of 14 from the field and had six rebounds. He's still expected to sit out Saturday's game against Dallas.

Tony Parker scored 22 points to lead the Spurs, who were without coach Gregg Popovich who wasn't sick, just taking the night off.

Along with James, Darnell Jackson and Coby Karl of the Cavaliers also tested positive for Influenza A.

Six Cleveland players have had flu-like symptoms this week.

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