NBA Playoffs: Nets' James Harden Injury Update For Game 2 Against Bucks

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-107 on Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center to win Game 1 of the series.

However, in the first quarter, they lost All-Star James Harden due to a hamstring injury, and he did not return for the remainder of the game.

Harden has been ruled out for Game 2, and his status can be seen in a post below from the Nets' Twitter account.

Brooklyn Nets Medical Update:

James Harden has been diagnosed with right hamstring tightness. He is listed as Out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Milwaukee. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) June 6, 2021

The Nets are 1.5-point favorites at home in Brooklyn against the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 2, according to FanDuel.

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