James Harden returns to the Brooklyn Nets lineup after rehabbing hamstring injury

Harden missed the last 20 games with the Nets due to a hamstring injury.

James Harden returned to the Brooklyn Nets lineup on Tuesday night after missing the last 20 games with a hamstring injury.

Harden started and played 25 minutes in the Nets' 114-105 win over the Denver Nuggets.

He finished with 18 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Harden's return is a boost for the Nets, who are currently the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Nets are 11-9 with Harden in the lineup this season.

They are 14-18 without him.

Harden is averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.