Nets James Harden Listed as Questionable Tonight Against the Jazz
James Harden overcame soreness in his neck yesterday to pace the Brooklyn Nets with 25 points in a 116-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. With the Nets traveling to Utah to play their second game in as many days, Harden is questionable for the game as that soreness appears to remain an issue.
The Nets say James Harden (neck soreness) is questionable and Blake Griffin (left knee – injury management) is out for tonight’s game at Utah.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 24, 2021
Harden has been Mr. Everything for a Nets team that remains without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at the moment. Durant continues to rehab his injured hamstring while Irving did not travel with the team on this road trip due to a family matter.
The former Arizona State product has relished the challenge with the other two superstars sidelined. Harden has been a double-double machine and is often a threat for a triple-double on any given night. His name is one you’ll want to keep a close eye on leading up to the game.
Utah is as high as a 10.5-point favorite which begs the question if oddsmakers are already angling that Harden is likely to miss the game. Another possible sign that he could be ruled out is that books have yet to post Nets’ props for the game.
If Harden does miss the game, Joe Harris would be a player to target particularly if the Nets are chasing the game. But you’ll have to check back closer to game time to see what additional player props FanDuel Sportsbook will post for the game.