Harden returns, comes off Nets’ bench against Spurs

NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden returned to action for the Brooklyn Nets after missing more than a month with a strained right hamstring. Harden came off the bench against the San Antonio Spurs, the All-Star guard’s first game since April 5, when he aggravated the injury in a game against the New York Knicks. Harden had since missed 18 games. Brooklyn has had its superstar trio of Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the court together for only seven games. Irving was ruled out after having to leave a victory in Chicago on Tuesday with a facial contusion.