Pistons Take 2-0 Lead: Why Does James Harden Struggle In The Playoffs? Can Cleveland Recover?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers’ disappointing start to the series, James Harden's playoff struggles and whether Cleveland can recover before the series slips completely out of reach.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons after losing Game 2 by a score of 107-97. Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham, who finished with 25 points and 10 assists, helping the Pistons take control of the series. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen added 22, but the Cavaliers struggled from three-point range and committed key turnovers throughout the game. James Harden also struggled with an inefficient performance, adding to criticism of his playoff play. The defeat has increased pressure on Cleveland heading into Game 3, which will be played at home as the Cavaliers try to avoid falling into a difficult 0-3 series deficit. Why does Harden struggle in the playoffs? Can Cleveland come back?
