James Harden to make long-awaited Nets comeback
Sacha Pisani
May 12, 2021 23:38 MYT
May 12, 2021 23:38 MYT
Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden will make his long-awaited return against the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA franchise announced.
Harden has not played since April 5 due to a hamstring injury, though the former MVP had been "very confident" that he would return before the playoffs.
After missing more than a month of action, Harden will suit up to face the Spurs at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
The Nets, however, will not be with their 'big three' after star Kyrie Irving was ruled out with a facial contusion.
THE BEARD IS BACK.@JHarden13 | #BrooklynTogether pic.twitter.com/b7qCudxoxt — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 12, 2021
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Harden – who arrived from the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade in January – is averaging 25.2 points, 10.9 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game this season.
Harden's assists per game – second only to Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook (11.6) in 2020-21 – is his best mark since averaging 11.2 in 2015-16, while he only averaged more rebounds in 2016-17 (8.1).
The star-studded Nets (45-24) – eyeing their maiden championship – are second in the Eastern Conference, two games behind the Philadelphia 76ers (47-22) following back-to-back victories.