Lima and Daryl can't wrap their heads around Donovan Mitchell handing the ball to 36-year-old James Harden in crunch time after a virtuoso offensive performance — and question whether that's a sustainable recipe. Both agree the Cavs got lucky in Game 3, with Harden's final two minutes masking a team that still lost the possession and rebounding battle. Until Mitchell and Mobley start finishing games, the Cavs' playoff ceiling remains the same as it's been for years.
Why Is Donovan Deferring to Harden Late in Games?
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a 3-pointer against the Detroit Pistons during the second 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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