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James Harden Sends Defiant Message as Cavs Face 2-0 Deficit

James Harden Sends Defiant Message as Cavs Face 2-0 Deficit

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers are behind 0-2 in their Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Knicks. James Harden said their main problem was missing open shots, not the Knicks' defense.

Key Facts

  • The Cavaliers are down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference finals versus the Knicks.
  • This is the second series in a row where Cleveland fell behind 0-2.
  • James Harden scored 18 points, had six rebounds, and two assists in the recent game.
  • Harden said the team missed many open shots, which hurt their chances to win.
  • Sam Merrill and Max Strus struggled, making only 2 of 15 shots combined.
  • Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points in the game.
  • Game 3 of the series will be in Cleveland on May 23 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The series is broadcast on ABC.
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