Afternoon Drive: James Harden’s thumb fracture is deflating for the Cavs; the sigh of relief from the Knicks win didn’t last

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Photo credit CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to the Cavs announcing that James Harden suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb in the team’s win over the Knicks.

Featured Image Photo Credit: CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)