Philadelphia 76ers player James Harden has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain in his right foot and is expected to miss his team at the start of the NBA season.
James Hardenstar of Philadelphia 76ers, was diagnosed with a hamstring strain in his right foot and is expected to be out of court for a month. So far, it is unclear at what time the injury happened. The information was first published by the journalist Adrian Wojnarowskigives US ESPN.
Harden played for 35 minutes, almost the entire match, in the defeat against Washington Wizards, on the night of this Wednesday, 2nd. At first, the athlete showed pain in his left leg during the confrontation. Despite the injury, the player ended the game with a double-double, with 24 points and 10 assists distributed.
The guard’s injury worries the Sixers, who have had another important absence in recent games. Joel Embiid, center and star of the team, did not play in the last six games of the Philadelphia team due to an illness that was not disclosed. The only information transmitted by the club is that it is not Covid-19. However, he has chances to be eligible to return against the New York Knicks.
Named as one of the favorites for the title of NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t had a good start to the season, but now appear to be on a good path. The team faced a tough streak of three straight defeats, against Celtics, bucks and spurs.
However, before the stumble against the Wizards, the team hit a great streak against the raptors, bulls and Washington’s own opponent, who gave a relief in this beginning of the season. James Harden has been one of the most important players for the 76ers to jumpstart this early NBA comeback. So far, the Beardas he is known, averages 22 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists per game.
Source: sportbuzz
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