James Harden's struggles continue in Game 2 for Cavaliers, with turnovers piling up vs. Pistons
James Harden said he would "be better" after Game 1. That didn't happen.
In the aftermath of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ frustrating Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons, All-Star guard James Harden made an admission and a pledge : "I’ve got to be better and I will be better, not turning the basketball over. " Let’s just say Game 2 was not an encouraging development in that regard. The Cavaliers lost 107-97 on Thursday to put themselves in a 2-0 hole as the series goes to Cleveland .
No player faced more blame than the 36-year-old Harden, whose postseason struggles have become a defining element of his career across multiple playoff teams. Harden finished the game with 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting (0-of-4 from 3-point range) with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 turnovers. One of those turnovers essentially put the game away for Detroit.
JAMES HARDEN IS CLUTCH 🔥 pic. twitter. com/BcBXqlsHVU — BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) May 8, 2026 The box score has not been kind to Harden in two games this series.
He has more total turnovers (11) than either field goals (nine) or assists (10). He is shooting 32. 1% from the field and 9.