James Harden could turn the tide on his postseason reputation in Game 6 vs Detroit

James Harden could turn the tide on his postseason reputation in Game 6 vs Detroit originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . James Harden is one of this generation's best players.

Unfortunately, he has not been as successful as his peers who are standing out in the Playoffs. This has led to a lot of people criticizing Harden, which has hurt his postseason reputation. Thankfully, Harden continues to keep proving that he is a top player for the Cleveland Cavaliers today.

In Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons , Harden had a 30-point night, and he was the primary reason behind the Cavs ' taking a 3-2 lead heading into Game 6. James Harden urged to redeem his Playoff performances of the past For the longest time, Harden has not been the most successful player in the NBA Playoffs. He has had some tremendous runs, as he was the star for the Houston Rockets in their runs to the Western Conference Finals.

Unfortunately, he struggled in the other stints like the Philadelphia 76ers , Los Angeles Clippers , and the Brooklyn Nets . Now, he is playing much better, which could redeem his reputation. MORE: Kenny Atkinson speaks about how James Harden is playing differently in the Playoffs ESPN's Stephen A.