Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden suffered a fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday's win over the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden sustained a fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday night’s victory over the New York Knicks.
Per Shams Charania, Harden is undergoing further evaluations and treatment to determine the severity of the injury.
Harden has been one of the Cavaliers' key players this season. In 51 games, he is averaging 24.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 36.0% from three.
The injury comes at a critical time as the Cavaliers aim to solidify their playoff positioning, as they sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 37-22 record.
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