Harden ruled out for Brooklyn against the Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) James Harden won’t play for the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at Portland due to a hyperextended left knee. Harden had 26 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds in Brooklyn’s 121-119 overtime victory at home over San Antonio on Sunday. Harden is averaging 22.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game.