On January 30, Beijing time, the Nets officially announced that Harden withdrew from the showdown with the Warriors. Before the game, Harden underwent MRI, which showed a strain on his right hand.
The Nets have also been plagued by injuries this season, after Durant's knee injury suspension, now the team's other major star Harden has also entered the injury list, and Harden has added a new injury, and before the game with the Warriors, Harden is suspicious because of a right hand strain.
Talking about Harden's injury situation, Nash revealed that Harden's previous hamstrings have no problems. However, when he woke up in the morning, Harden had a tingling sensation in his right hand, and the MRI showed that it was a strain.
"He's been training for a couple of shots lately and everything feels good except for his right hand. Harden has been plagued by pain in his right hand for days, and he feels worse after waking up this morning. He had already undergone an MRI examination and the results showed a strain, not much of a problem, but James (Harden) had a tingling sensation. ”
Harden is the biggest player in the Big Three this season, after playing 42 games, averaging 37 minutes per game, 23 points, 10.1 assists, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals.
Harden's burden has become heavier because Irving can't play in the home game, however, he is already 32 years old, and after joining the Nets, Harden has been more frequently plagued by injuries.
After some consideration, the Nets still decided to let Harden truce, for the Nets, Harden's health is naturally the top priority, caution is ultimately a good thing.