James Harden Makes Absurd Claim After Getting Swept by Knicks
Summary
James Harden’s team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, was swept 4-0 by the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Harden said he believes the Cavaliers are the better team despite losing every game in the series.Key Facts
- James Harden is an 11-time NBA All-Star and won the MVP award in 2018.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers around the February trade deadline.
- The Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.
- The New York Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4-0 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- Harden shot 38.9% from the field and 17.9% from three-point range in the series, averaging 16 points per game.
- Harden had more turnovers than made shots in two of the four games against the Knicks.
- Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson claimed analytics showed the Cavaliers were "winning" the series despite the 3-0 Knicks lead.
- Harden struggled defensively, especially against Knicks player Jalen Brunson during a key fourth-quarter comeback.
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