The Knicks' MVP of their 22-point comeback in Game 1? James Harden
James Harden faced significant criticism following the Cleveland Cavaliers' 22-point collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks. Despite being a key player, Harden struggled offensively and defensively during a critical fourth-quarter run. The Knicks targeted him repeatedly, leading to a disappointing performance that raised questions about his playoff reliability.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost to the Knicks 115-104 after a 22-point fourth-quarter collapse.
- ▪James Harden had a poor performance, scoring only 3 points with no assists in the fourth quarter.
- ▪Knicks head coach Mike Brown confirmed that they specifically targeted Harden during the game.
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