James Harden's playoff struggles contribute to Cavaliers losing series lead

7 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 28

Harden committed 15 turnovers and made only 11 field goals in Games 3 and 4, leaving Cleveland tied 2-2 in their first-round series.
Despite being acquired to boost the Cavaliers' championship hopes, Harden's postseason performance has faltered, echoing similar struggles with previous teams.
Harden, an 11-time All-Star and former MVP, has a history of underperforming in the playoffs, often shooting below 30% in key games, raising doubts about Cleveland's playoff prospects.

Why does James Harden's regular-season genius consistently vanish when the playoff pressure mounts?

Can the promising Harden-Mobley duo overcome its growing pains to save the Cavaliers' season?

Are referees the hidden key to Harden's struggles by swallowing their whistles in the postseason?

Was trading for a 36-year-old James Harden a catastrophic mistake for Cleveland's title hopes?

Is re-signing Harden for $75 million a risk the Cavaliers can't afford to take?