James Harden's first two games out of the COVID-19 healthy and safety protocols were dominant and the Brooklyn Nets are curious how Kevin Durant's return from the protocol will look. Durant is expected to return from a two-week absence Thursday night when the Nets host the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden delivered a pair of spectacular performances to help the Nets win road games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers after being placed in the protocol on Dec. 14.