Kenny Atkinson doubles down on his James Harden defense after Cavaliers’ meltdown
No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.

No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in the history of the NBA Playoffs in their Game 1 victory of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks trailed by 22 points with just eight minutes left in the game. However, New York was able to take advantage…

If Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson isn’t capable of making adjustments during the game, then ESPN Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo would consider making an adjustment at head coach. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have taken some of the blame for blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the…

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks look to capitalize on momentum at Madison Square Garden following a legendary fourth-quarter comeback against Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden spent much of Tuesday’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 getting torched by Jalen Brunson, and his comments about the performance are not inspiring much confidence that things will change in Game 2. Harden admitted that Brunson made some “tough ones” during the Knicks’ dramatic comeback win over Cleveland at Madison … The post James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

A wild championship take from Max Kellerman comparing James Harden to Donald Trump quickly sent NBA fans into chaos online.

Cavaliers Make Decision On Benching James Harden For Game 2 vs. Knicks The Spun

After Game 1 collapse against the Knicks, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson says he won’t consider benching James Harden.

Stephen A. Smith left viewers in hysterics after mocking James Harden’s Game 1 performance during a brutal opening monologue on ESPN’s SportsCenter show.

New York’s comeback in Game 1 was really about one repeated late-game decision: letting Jalen Brunson keep getting James Harden on switches.

James Harden was significantly outplayed by Jalen Brunson in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland’s collapse in Game 1 was not only about missed shots. It was about an offense that became too easy for New York to read late.

The Knicks not only left the Cavaliers dumfounded with Tuesday's historic comeback, but New York's Jalen Brunson as well. 'I don't have an answer for you,' he said. Fans were happy to cast blame.

The Cleveland Cavaliers choked away a 22-point 4th quarter lead against the NY Knicks in game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, and James Harden’s defense is to blame. Throughout the 4th quarter, Harden was targeted by Jalen Brunson, and the Knicks’ offense and the veteran Cavs guard struggled to keep up. the Knicks comeback […] The post James Harden’s Terrible Defense ‘Targeted’ By Knicks, Leads To Cavs’ Epic Choke Job In 4th Quarter appeared first on BroBible.

James Harden’s defense got picked apart by Jalen Brunson late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Fans did the same on social media shortly after The Cleveland Cavaliers star, long known to be a poor defender, was especially putrid down the stretch in the series opener against the New York Knicks at Madison … The post Video shows how pathetic James Harden’s defense was in Game 1 collapse appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Cleveland Cavaliers must overcome a massive disadvantage in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Its disadvantage has yet to be overcome by previous squads throughout the past two decades. According to NBA Prime’s broadcast, four of the last five teams that went through two Game 7s in the first two rounds […] The post Bad News Hit the Cavaliers As Knicks Get Advantage in Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

Donovan Mitchell proved he was a man of his word on Sunday as he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals. Mitchell powered his team to a resounding 125-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 in front of a stunned home crowd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The 7-time … The post Donovan Mitchell’s old prediction resurfaces after beating Pistons in Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert paid for 25 buses to bring fans to Game 7 against the Pistons.

The Cleveland Cavaliers expect big things from their current group. One veteran, who was added to the team via trade at the trade deadline, is expected to resign with them on a new deal in the summer.

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green had an interesting comparison when it comes to former Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and former Warriors general manager Bob Myers, who is now in an executive role with the Sixers ownership group HBSE.While Morey has enjoyed some solid success throughout his career, both in […] The post Draymond Green Has Interesting Comparison for Bob Myers, Daryl Morey appeared first on HEAVY.

Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff started Sunday dropping an intriguing Jalen Duren take. But then he watched the Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden pour it on during Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs. Somehow, Bickerstaff found a way to create humor despite the lopsided deficit. Bickerstaff tried pleading his case for flopping on Harden […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff pulls out hilarious James Harden flopping impression in Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won back-to-back MVP awards, he pointed to his organization as a contributing factor to his success. Gilgeous-Alexander, becoming only the 14th NBA player to win the illustrious award two years in a row, once again joined Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden as players who all spent […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real about Thunder’s MVP pipeline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons have once again forced a Game 7, coming back from down 3-2 and winning Game 6 on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. JB Bickerstaff has had his team ready to play this season, but especially so in potential elimination games. That’s expected to be the case on Sunday […] The post JB Bickerstaff shares intriguing Jalen Duren take amid Game 7 hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Pistons and Cavaliers meet in a winner-take-all Game 7. Follow live updates, lineups, injuries and what to know before tipoff. The post Pistons-Cavaliers Game 7 Live Updates: Prediction, Injury Report, How to Watch appeared first on HEAVY.
