Anthony Lima and Matt Dery analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 111-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They specifically focus on James Harden's poor ball-handling and high turnover count, comparing his lack of speed to a 40-year-old Karl Malone. The conversation also explores Kenny Atkinson's benching of Jared Allen and why Donovan Mitchell didn't see more than 35 minutes.
James Harden’s "Catastrophic" Game 1 and Cavs Loss to Pistons
James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons battle for the ball during the second quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 05, 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…
