Mike D’Antoni and the Rockets coaching staff have a tough decision to make after James Harden left last night’s 100-89 loss to the Jazz with a hamstring injury.
Harden, who led his team with 29 points and 7 assists, didn’t practice on Thursday after he left Wednesday night’s game with 5:19 remaining. It was then announced that the reigning MVP would be “very doubtful” to play in Friday’s game at home against the Clippers.
“It’s probably closer to a strain than it is tightness,” D’Antoni said. “He wouldn’t have gone out if it was just tight.