Is 76ers' James Harden playing tonight vs. Bulls?

Scott Rafferty

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James Harden will be wearing a new uniform the rest of the season. Involved in the trade deadline's biggest deal, the 10-time All-Star was traded from the Nets to the 76ers, teaming him up with MVP candidate Joel Embiid.

In 44 games with the Nets this season, Harden averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 assists and 8.0 rebounds on .414/.332/.869 shooting splits.

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Harden has been remarkable with the 76ers, averaging 26.8 points, 12.0 assists and 7.5 rebounds on .592/.500/.902 shooting splits.

The 76ers enter the final stretch of the regular season with a 39-24 record. They trail the first-place Heat in the Eastern Conference standings by 3.0 games.

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Will James Harden play tonight vs. Bulls?

After sitting out on Saturday to rest his hamstring, Harden is not listed on Monday's injury report and will play vs. the Bulls.

Harden missed a total of eight games with a left hamstring ailment prior to the All-Star break. He has returned strong for the 76ers but received a rest day as part of his scheduled injury management program.

The 76ers are a perfect 4-0 with Harden in the lineup.

What channel is 76ers vs. Bulls on?

  • TV channel (Philadelphia): NBC Sports Philadelphia
  • TV channel (Chicago): NBC Sports Chicago
  • Live stream (United States): NBA League Pass 
  • Live stream (Canada): TSN.ca/TSN App

In the Sixers' region, 76ers vs. Bulls will be broadcasted regionally on NBC Sports Philadelphia. In the Bulls' region, the game will be broadcasted on NBC Sports Chicago. Elsewhere, the game can be streamed on NBA League Pass.

Viewers in Canada can stream the game on TSN.ca/TSN App or NBA League Pass.

76ers vs. Bulls start time

  • Date: Saturday, March 5
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. PT

76ers vs. Bulls is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 7. The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphiha.

76ers upcoming schedule

Date Opponent Time (ET) National TV (US) National TV (Canada)
March 7 vs. Bulls 7:00 p.m.  
March 10 vs. Nets 7:30 p.m. TNT SN One
March 13 at Magic 6:30 p.m.
March 14 vs. Nuggets 8:00 p.m.  ESPN TSN 4/5
March 16 at Cavaliers 7:00 p.m. NBA TV Canada

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Scott Rafferty is an experienced NBA journalist who first started writing for The Sporting News in 2017. There are few things he appreciates more than a Nikola Jokic no-look pass, Klay Thompson heat check or Giannis Antetokounmpo eurostep. He's a member of the NBA Global team.