Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks Game 1 – James Harden crumbles defensively
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals after blowing a significant lead. James Harden's defensive performance was notably poor, marking one of the worst in playoff history. The Knicks capitalized on Harden's struggles, leading to a dramatic comeback victory.
- ▪The Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1.
- ▪James Harden was targeted eight times in isolation, resulting in a historically bad defensive performance.
- ▪Harden had more turnovers than made field goals for the sixth time this postseason.
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