{"id":2695,"date":"2026-05-20T13:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/james-harden-is-making-wrong-type-of-history-this-nba-postseason\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:32:51","slug":"james-harden-is-making-wrong-type-of-history-this-nba-postseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/james-harden-is-making-wrong-type-of-history-this-nba-postseason\/","title":{"rendered":"James Harden Is Making Wrong Type Of History This NBA Postseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no question James Harden will eventually be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but it&#8217;s starting to feel like he&#8217;ll never have a signature moment in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/raiders-have-chance-to-repeat-one-of-last-seasons-biggest-upsets\/\">Raiders Have Chance To Repeat One of Last Season\u2019s Biggest Upsets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Despite owning a 22-point lead with 8:19 left in regulation,&amp;nbsp;the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to blow Game 1 against the New York Knicks. One of the big reasons why they collapsed in the fourth quarter is because Jalen Brunson picked on Harden, shooting 7-of-11 when being guarded by the former MVP.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was no secret: We were attacking Harden,&#8221; Knicks coach mike Brown said. &#8220;Just like we have to figure out different ways to guard Harden and [Donovan] Mitchell, they have to find ways to guard Jalen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Not only was Harden dreadful on defense, he had a nightmare performance on the other side of the floor. 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He&#8217;s had as many or more turnovers than made field goals in 48 playoff games. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/one-insider-just-doesnt-believe-in-steelers-will-howard\/\">One Insider Just Doesn\u2019t Believe in Steelers\u2019 Will Howard<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Are the Cavaliers drawing dead?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell was asked what&#8217;s the message in the locker room after blowing Game 1.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I said it in the locker room, just that. We lost, we f&#8212;ing blew it,&#8221; Mitchell told reporters. &#8220;Alright, let&#8217;s run for Game 2. 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All Rights Reserved<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><\/p>\n<p>This story was originally published <span>May 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM<span>.<\/span><\/span><!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#39;s no question James Harden will eventually be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but it&#39;s starting to feel like he&#39;ll never have a signature moment in the playoffs. 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