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Cavs guard James Harden injured non-shooting thumb vs. New York Knicks
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The Cavaliers are 6-1 since acquiring James Harden , but they might be without him for a period of time.
Harden sustained a nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx (near the tip) on his right thumb during the Cavs win over the New York Knicks Feb. 24 , according to a release from the team . X-Rays taken Feb. 25 confirmed the diagnosis.
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To note, Harden shoots left-handed.
Harden has been listed as questionable for Cleveland 's game in Milwaukee Feb. 25, and the team has stated he'll undergo treatment and continued evaluation. Harden is planning on playing through the injury, according to an ESPN report .
In seven games since being acquired at the trade deadline , Harden has averaged 18.9 points and eight assists while shooting 49.4% from the floor and 48.8% from 3-point range.
The Cavaliers have also listed Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Evan Mobley (left calf maintenance) as out against the Bucks.
Ryan Lewis covers the Cleveland Guardians and Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached at rlewis1@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs announce James Harden suffered broken right thumb in Knicks game
