Lima and Daryl break down Harden's Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation from unplayable to clutch, with Shaq weighing in that one good game doesn't erase years of playoff disappearing acts. Evan Mobley gets deserved credit for his defensive performance in Game 3, particularly rerouting the Pistons in the paint instead of getting bodied around. The most interesting question heading into Game 4 is whether Cade Cunningham's astronomical usage will start catching up to him the same way fatigue has plagued the Cavs' stars.
Can Cade Cunningham Wear Down Like Harden and Mitchell?
Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
