Cavs’ James Harden, Keon Ellis to return; Donovan Mitchell out

The Cavaliers will get some backcourt help Sunday.

James Harden is set to return against the Nets after missing two games with a fractured right thumb in Tuesday’s win over the Knicks. The injury is to his non-shooting hand.

The Cavs have dropped three of four and have rarely been at full strength during that stretch.

Meanwhile, guard Keon Ellis will also return after fracturing a finger against the Bucks.

Donovan Mitchell is missing his third straight game with a groin strain, while Dean Wade (ankle) also remains out.

The Cavs could use the boost. Tipoff is in less than an hour.