After Kyrie Irving suffered an ankle injury that will likely sideline him for more than just one game in their playoffs series with the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is now facing questions on what he should do with James Harden who has been recovering from a hamstring strain since Game 1.

When the Nets took a 2-0 lead in dominant fashion against the Bucks, fans and experts alike thought they won't need to rush Harden since it seems Kevin Durant and Kyrie can handle it just fine. However, with Irving going down as well and Milwaukee tying the series at 2-2, there is a sudden pressure for Nash and Brooklyn to take a look at Harden's status and see if he can return sooner rather than later.

In a bid to lessen the pressure and expectations, Nash told reporters that Irving's injury will be handled separately and won't affect the recovery process of Harden.

“I think it's an independent case. I don't want James to be rushed back. If he's able to play next game and the game after, that's fantastic,” Nash said, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.

James Harden is said to be “progressing” well in his recovery, but it certainly doesn't look like he's anywhere near 100 percent given the vague updates the Nets have been giving about his injury.

While some fans won't be happy with the news and fear that the squad is doomed, Nash is right to quell the talks as early as now. The worst thing the Nets can do is rush Harden back and risk him getting injured and sidelined for way longer. If the team wants to keep its championship hopes alive, it needs to get Harden and Irving at 100 percent.

The challenge is now for Nash to make use of the remaining talents he has on the Nets roster and for Kevin Durant to step up and show he can be the main man and lead a team even without his superstar partners.