NBA: Cavs’ James Harden sits out vs Pistons after fracturing thumb
Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden looks on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
DETROIT — James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as he recovers from a fractured right thumb.
Harden was injured Tuesday against New York. He’s averaging 18.9 points in seven games for the Cavaliers following a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Cleveland also was without Donovan Mitchell.
He strained his groin in a 109-94 rout of the Knicks.
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