Anthony Lima and Andy Baskin dissect the Cavaliers' 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Pistons, with Cleveland now facing a must-win situation after being outscored 62-39 in the first quarter across both games. James Harden looks physically unable to compete, while Donovan Mitchell appears to be playing hurt and logging fewer minutes than Cade Cunningham. With only a 7% historical chance of coming back from 0-2, the hosts see little reason for optimism.
Cavs in Crisis: Down 0-2 to Detroit, Harden a Ghost, Mitchell Hurting?
James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 07, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
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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…
