Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden (hamstring) back in action for Game 5 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

It is the first time Harden has been available to play in a game since June 5, when he injured his hamstring in the first minute of Game 1 of the series.

He loves the playoffs and the ability to play this time of year.

Irving was injured midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 in Milwaukee when he landed awkwardly on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot after making a layup over Jrue Holiday.

Irving remained on the ground for several minutes as Nash and the team’s athletic trainers attended to him.

The Big Three of Harden, Irving and Kevin Durant played just eight games together in the regular season and six games together in the playoffs — including the game in which Harden was injured after just 43 seconds.

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