Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) guards Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, James Harden is NOT expected to play tonight when the San Antonio Spurs stroll into Houston tonight.
Rockets guard James Harden is out vs. Spurs with a bruised left thumb.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) January 28, 2014
Harden went through shootaround, chatted about playing SA, but did not do his usual long shooting session after. Was hurt at Memphis on Sat.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) January 28, 2014
Per Feigen, Harden originally hurt his thumb on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzies.
Harden is averaging 23.7 points, 5.5 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game this season. The Rockets are 4-2 this season when Harden doesn’t play.