James Harden will get a well-deserved rest for the first time this season against the Pistons Sunday night.
Harden, who has played in all 26 games for the Nets this season, is coming off yet another 40+ minute outing Friday night against the Hawks in Atlanta. The Nets superstar currently ranks sixth in minutes per game (36.2 minutes)
Harden leads the Nets in minutes played with 941 in 26 games. Kevin Durant is at 871, having missed two games.
After Brooklyn’s 113-105 win over Atlanta, he explained how his main focus is racking up wins rather than being cautious about his heavy minutes' load.