Nets’ James Harden returns to lineup vs. Bucks for Game 5

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Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden reacts after a basket. (Adam Hunger / AP)

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden will return to the lineup in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced minutes before tip-off.

Harden hasn’t played since Game 1 when he injured his hamstring in the first minute of the series. He was upgraded to doubtful earlier in the day Tuesday but was later considered a game-time decision.

Star guard Kyrie Irving will not play in the game after injuring his knee in Game 4.

The two teams split the first four games of the series, with each team winning their games at home.

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