Shaquille O'Neal missed a playoff game for the first time in his career on Thursday night, a 102-95 victory that gave the Heat a 3-0 series lead over the Washington Wizards.

O'Neal might sit again for Game 4 on Saturday, when his the Heat can complete a sweep of the Wizards.

"I'm getting very restless, but I'm not going to do anything to hurt the team," said O'Neal. "I'm going to take my time. If this pain in my leg ever goes away, aye-yi-yi-yi-yi. Forget about it.

"I feel a little bit better," O'Neal said. "I want to be out there with the guys, but we'll just have to see."