I apologize if there is already a thread for this (I haven't seen it). If not, this can be the official Harden injury update thread ala Tjones, Bev, Dwight etc. So, what's the latest (if any) news on Harden's injury situation? Thanks David
After the game <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Harden said he was unconcerned about the back going forward. Said was tight, had trouble moving in 2nd half.</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/541443795217571841">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Harden on playing with back pain: "It was hard for me to change directions. It was hard for me to move and push off. It was a tough night."</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/541457718444191744">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>McHale acknowledged that Harden tweaked his back. Said he's sure James wasn't very comfortable out there late in the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a></p>— Adam Wexler (@awexler) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexler/status/541438973004890113">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Harden said it was just a real tight back, hard to even move, change directions, Happened out of nowhere, he'll get treatment. Not worried</p>— Adam Wexler (@awexler) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexler/status/541444605837705216">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Rockets Organization: It's nothing serious, he will be out 1-2 weeks at the most. Rockets 6 weeks later: We still have no timetable for his return but we hope he comes back, soon! soon!
Mchale said he made harden a decoy for the last 6 or so mins and the plan was to run plays for others (I assume DMo) but couldn't execute it that's why james still chucked up a couple shots and couldn't just be a distraction for the d
No. They haven't said anything yet at all... I figure we should get an update in a little bit, once practice is over.
any idea if he is gonna play against the warriors? we cant let them beat us 2 times in a row. dwight most likely gonna be out
Keep in mind a lot of the confusion has been over what players or McHale has said...not over official updates by the team. Players will say whatever they think right away, so don't assume their words are a professional diagnosis and/or timetable.
harden reminds me of kobe when it comes to pain tolerence, he can play through an unreal amount of pain and gut it out for the team.. he is earning that max salary
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>An addition to the Rockets injury report- James Harden will be questionable vs. Golden State with back spasms.</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/status/542395741688172545">December 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Harden says his back is "still a little tight, but getting better every day."</p>— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/542399697130749952">December 9, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Well hopefully he is feeling good tomorrow cause if he doesn't play it's gunna get ugly pretty quick.
