Former 76ers star James Harden helps Cavs to Eastern Conference finals
James Harden, a former star of the Philadelphia 76ers, played a key role in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference finals. The Cavaliers secured a decisive Game 7 victory against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 125-94. This marks Cleveland's first appearance in the Eastern Conference finals since 2018.
- ▪James Harden contributed nine points, five rebounds, and six assists in the Game 7 win.
- ▪The Cavaliers' victory over the Pistons sends them to the Eastern Conference finals.
- ▪Cleveland will face the New York Knicks in the next round.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-76ers-star-james-harden-024956204.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 02:49:56 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T03:06:43.106Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-18T03:06:43.106Z |
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