Nets' James Harden returning from hand injury vs. Suns

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetFebruary 01, 2022 - 8:46pm

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in New York. The Nets won 115-113. (Mary Altaffer/AP)

Brooklyn Nets star guard James Harden will be back in the lineup against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday.

Harden missed Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors with a hand injury. He also missed time last week with a hamstring issue.

Update to the Status Report for tonight's game at Phoenix:

Harden (right hand strain) – AVAILABLE

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 2, 2022

Before the Warriors game, Nets head coach Steve Nash said Harden had been feeling discomfort in his hand for quite some time, but thought it was fine. However, following a Saturday morning flare up, tests revealed a strain which is why he missed that game.

The nine-time All-Star is currently averaging 23 points, 10.1 assists and 8.1 rebounds in the 42 games he’s played this season.

You can watch the Nets face the Suns in a potential NBA Finals preview Tuesday night on Sportsnet ONE and SN NOW. Coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT.

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