Cavs Can't Create Mismatches, Harden a Non-Factor in Game 2 Loss
Cavs Can't Create Mismatches, Harden a Non-Factor in Game 2 Loss  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Fri May 08 2026
Description: Coach Atkinson took blame for Harden's two second-half shot attempts, though the hosts question whether more involvement would even matter given how thoroughly Detroit has neutralized him. The Cavs scored just 97 points with only four fast break points, exposing a team that can't create mismatches or turn defense into offense. Lima and Baskin see no clear answers as Cleveland heads home down 0-2.