James Harden believes Cavs were better despite the 4-0 scoreline
James Harden expressed his belief that the Cavaliers were the better team despite being swept 4-0 by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. He noted that the series did not reflect their true capabilities, as they struggled with performance issues. The Knicks' victory marked their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999, while Harden's struggles continued to raise questions about his defensive contributions.
- ▪The Knicks completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cavaliers, winning Game 4 by a score of 130-93.
- ▪James Harden scored 12 points but struggled with shooting, going 2-of-8 overall and 0-of-6 from three-point range.
- ▪Harden stated that he believes the Cavaliers were the better team despite the series outcome.
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