Hour 2: James Harden’s ‘Catastrophic’ Effort in Game 1 Loss
Hour 2: James Harden’s ‘Catastrophic’ Effort in Game 1 Loss  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Wed May 06 2026
Description: Anthony Lima and guest host Matt Derry analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' 111-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their playoff series. They debate James Harden's poor ball handling and turnover issues while questioning head coach Kenny Atkinson's decision to limit Jarrett Allen's minutes. The conversation also explores the officiating disparity and the emotional impact of former coach J.B. Bickerstaff leading the Pistons to victory. 03:10 - Cavs vs Pistons Recap 06:17 - Harden's Performance Struggles 10:01 - Cavs Half-Court Offense 16:23 - Atkinson's Rotation Decisions 20:39 - Allen's Limited Playing Time 26:01 - Officiating and Free Throws 33:22 - J.B. Bickerstaff Returns 37:21 - Energy Level Disparity 40:48 - Postgame Offensive Adjustments