James Harden believes the Cavaliers are still a better team despite getting swept
James Harden remains optimistic about the Cleveland Cavaliers despite their recent playoff sweep by the New York Knicks. He believes that the Cavaliers are a better team than their performance in the series suggests. Head coach Kenny Atkinson also supports this view, indicating that the team has made progress despite the disappointing outcome.
- ▪The Cavaliers were swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪James Harden expressed confidence in the Cavaliers' abilities despite the loss.
- ▪Head coach Kenny Atkinson believes the team has taken a step in the right direction.
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