Nets vs Bucks in NBA Playoffs: James Harden ruled out for Game 4 due to hamstring injury

The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer reported, per the TNT broadcast, that Harden left the arena to get an MRI.

Nets’ James Harden is OUT for remainder of Game 1 vs. Bucks due to right hamstring injury.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 6, 2021

James Harden Injury: Nets vs Bucks in NBA Playoffs: James Harden to miss Game 4

James Harden remains out for Game 4 between the Nets and Bucks (Sunday on ABC), Steve Nash says. Harden is “progressing” Nash says.

Jeff Green has been upgraded to questionable for Game 4, Nash says.

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) June 12, 2021

Harden missed Games 2 and 3 as well.

“I’m heartbroken for him,” Nets head coach Steve Nash said of Harden after the game. “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t know if he’s playing the next game, if he’s out. I have no idea. But I’m heartbroken for him that he had to miss tonight.”

It’s an injury Harden has been dealing with this season.

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James Harden Injury: James Harden Stats

Harden averaged 24.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting, 10.8 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game for the Houston Rockets and Nets, the latter acquiring the nine-time All-Star on Jan. 13 in a four-team blockbuster deal.

The 2017-18 NBA MVP has dominated for Brooklyn, enabling the team to go 48-24 and finish second in the Eastern Conference.

🙏🏾 @JHarden13! 🤦🏾‍♂️

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 6, 2021

James Harden Injury: History of James Harden’s Injury

Harden had missed two games in early April because of his right hamstring. He came back and played against the New York Knicks before dropping out of the game with an exacerbation of his injury.

His hamstring issues began at the end of March when he dealt with tightness in the muscle, but he only missed two games originally. He lasted four minutes in his return on April 5 and was sidelined, but on April 20 it was announced he would be out indefinitely.