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Nets star James Harden 'progressing,' but ruled out for Game 4 vs. Bucks

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/12/21

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden is "progressing," according to head coach Steve Nash. However, he won't be ready for Sunday's Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

James Harden remains out for Game 4 between the Nets and Bucks (Sunday on ABC), Steve Nash says. Harden is "progressing" Nash says.

Jeff Green has been upgraded to questionable for Game 4, Nash says.
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Harden suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 against the Bucks. He played just 43 seconds before exiting.

The Beard previously had an issue with the same hamstring earlier in the season. It caused him to miss more than a month before returning for the final week of the regular season.

Several players, aside from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, have stepped up in Harden's absence. Joe Harris and Blake Griffin have been particularly impressive.

Brooklyn will need Harris, Griffin and its bench players to continue to step up if the Nets want to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Bucks.

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