Harden's Thumb Injury, Cavs' Bucks Showdown


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:22
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Harden's Thumb Injury, Cavs' Bucks Showdown

James Harden injures thumb, status uncertain for Cavs next game

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a victory over the New York Knicks, but the celebration was tempered by star guard James Hardens thumb injury. Harden, who suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb, is set for treatment and further evaluation, with his status uncertain for the upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the injury, Harden is determined to play, and coach Kenny Atkinson commended his performance in the Knicks game, where he scored twenty points and four assists. Since joining the Cavaliers, Harden has been a significant contributor, averaging nearly nineteen points, eight assists, and close to five rebounds per game. The Cavaliers, now tied for third in the Eastern Conference, await Hardens status for their crucial game against the Bucks.

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