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James Harden Shines in Cleveland Return; Stephen Curry to Miss More Games

Posted : 02 March 2026

James Harden made a triumphant return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, just days after recovering from a fractured right thumb. The 11-time All-Star contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in Cleveland’s 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, shooting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.

Harden had missed two games following the injury he sustained during the Cavaliers’ 109-94 win over the New York Knicks. Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson praised Harden’s performance, noting that despite not being at full strength, he took control during critical moments in the second half.

Acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on February 3, Harden has averaged 19.3 points, 8.0 assists, and 5.1 rebounds across eight games with Cleveland. In Sunday’s matchup, he scored eight points in the first half as the Nets led 52-46, but Cleveland surged in the second half, with Harden converting key plays including a four-point sequence to help secure a 70-64 lead in the third quarter.

Atkinson emphasized that Harden’s presence was crucial for the team, even while playing under physical limitations.

Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least five more games due to an ongoing knee issue, officially listed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as “runner’s knee.”

The Warriors plan to reassess Curry in 10 days, meaning he will miss upcoming games against the Clippers, Rockets, Thunder, Jazz, and Bulls. Curry has already missed the previous 10 games, during which Golden State went 4-6.

Curry described the recovery as unpredictable, explaining that he is focusing on stacking good days to build strength before returning to court work. Despite ongoing rehabilitation, Curry remains determined to return in time to help the Warriors in the play-in tournament, though obstacles remain.

 Complicating matters, teammate Jimmy Butler III is out for the season with a torn ACL, and trade acquisition Kristaps Porzingis has missed four straight games due to illness, highlighting injury challenges for Golden State as they aim for postseason success.

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