With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers face a tough closing schedule. They could also be shorthanded during this stretch. The Sixers are battling for playoff seeding, and a strong close to the season could get them as high as second place in the East.
However, a bad finish to the season could result in them dropping to fourth in the East and facing a tougher path to the NBA Finals. How they close their season will largely depend on the availability of James Harden, who has been dealing with an injuru of late. However, will he be available when the 76ers take on the Denver Nuggets?
James Harden’s injury status for the 76ers’ game at the Nuggets on March 27th
Harden is listed as questionable again with left Achilles soreness. He was questionable for the team’s previous game against the Phoenix Suns but ultimately didn’t play. As a result, it’s a toss-up whether he’ll play against the Nuggets or not.
When will Harden play?
Harden has missed the team’s last three games with an Achilles injury. If he doesn’t suit up against the Nuggets, he could very well play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. That would give him an extra couple of days to recover.
Philadelphia 76ers complete injury report
In addition to Harden, Daniel House Jr. is also listed as questionable on the injury report with a shoulder injury. Embiid is also on the injury report.
Philadelphia 76ers’ next 5 games
Following their game against the Nuggets, the 76ers’ next five games will be particularly tough. They will face four playoff teams, with the Dallas Mavericks being the fifth and desperately trying to make the postseason. With the Sixers struggling of late, and the Cleveland Cavaliers making ground, a bad five-game stretch could drop them to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Here are the 76ers’ next five games:
Wednesday, March 29-Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 31st, Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2nd, Milwaukee, 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4th, Boston, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 6th, Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Overall, Harden has missed the last three games with a sore left Achilles and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Nuggets.
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Author: Cal Durrett
March 27, 2023 | 1:05 pm
