NBA Playoffs Nets-Bucks: Steve Nash Speaks About James Harden Before Game 5

James Harden is a game-time decision for Game 5 in Brooklyn.

James Harden will be a game-time decision on Tuesday night for Game 5 in Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center, as seen in a Tweet below from Bruce Beck of WNBC-TV. 

Steve Nash on James Harden - “no update…he still has to go through the pre game warmups. Not sure of the level of risk. He wants to play. He’s been pushing. It’s James’ decision and we will support him!” @BrooklynNets #Nets pic.twitter.com/PnVYBb1TP6

— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) June 15, 2021

Steve Nash spoke on his All-Star guard, who has missed the last three games of the series and most of the first game with a hamstring injury.

More about what Nash said can be seen in a Tweet below from Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Nash on whether Kyrie Irving’s injury is playing a role in James Harden’s strong desire to get back: “I think that’s what is driving James. He wants to play. He wants to win (a championship).” #Nets #Bucks #NBA

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) June 15, 2021

The Brooklyn Nets are 2.5-point underdogs at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for Game 5, according to FanDuel.

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