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James Harden sits out Cavaliers’ game at Piston after fracturing thumb

James Harden sits out Cavaliers' game at Piston after fracturing thumb | iNFOnews.ca
Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden looks on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

DETROIT (AP) — James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as he recovers from a fractured right thumb.

Harden was injured Tuesday against New York. He’s averaging 18.9 points in seven games for the Cavaliers following a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Cleveland also was without Donovan Mitchell. He strained his groin against the Knicks.

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James Harden sits out Cavaliers' game at Piston after fracturing thumb | iNFOnews.ca
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden, right, is defended by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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