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Harden was revived and scored a season-high 32 points, coupled with Mitchell’s 23 points, leading the Cavaliers to defeat the Knicks 115:107, successfully avenging last season’s Eastern Conference Finals and stopping their opponent’s 4-game winning streak.
Met “Bearded” James Harden todayhole Eventually the team revived. He scored a game-high and season-best 32 points, helping the team withstand the defending champion’s counterattack and successfully defeat the team 115:107, returning the Cavaliers to a 50% win rate.
Donovan Mitchell also contributed 23 points for the Cavaliers. Together, the two stars helped the team successfully avenge their first trip to New York this season.
The last time the two armies met was in last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit in the first period and then “swept” the Cavaliers in four games after winning in overtime. Today, the Cavaliers were in the lead again, establishing a 33:23 advantage in the first quarter, leading to 12 points; The Knicks chased points in the second half and the score was tied at 101:101 in the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter. However, Harden’s dominant three-pointer gave the Cavaliers the lead again. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen also made achievements, helping the team calm the Knicks’ arrogance in chasing points.
Harden, who scored 13 points on all 4 shots in the second quarter, made 9 of 14 from the field, including 5 of 7 three-pointers, as well as 11 free throws and 9 field goals, scoring a season-high 32 points, far more than his season average of 15.3 points.
The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson with 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns with 21 points and 11 rebounds. His 11th consecutive “Double 10” game was the best in team history, but still ended the team’s 4-game winning streak.
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Harden made 9 of 14 shots, 5 of 7 three-pointers, and 9 of 11 free throws. He scored a season-high 32 points, much higher than the season average of 15.3 points, and helped the Cavaliers win 115–107.
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After the Knicks were tied 101:101 in the final quarter, Harden hit an important three-pointer to widen the gap again. Mobley and Allen also made relay contributions, helping the Cavaliers stabilize the situation and suppress the opponent’s counterattack.
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Bronson scored 27 points, while Towns had 21 points and 11 rebounds. The 11th consecutive double-10 game was the best in team history. However, the team fell behind early and made critical offensive and defensive mistakes in the final quarter and ultimately failed to turn the situation around.
