James Harden Explains Cavs' Lack of Intensity in Game 6 Loss to Pistons

James Harden Explains Cavs' Lack of Intensity in Game 6 Loss to Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night, but they had a flat performance in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons.Speaking to reporters after their 115-94 loss, James Harden was asked about the lack of intensity from the Cavs, especially in the second half. They were outscored 30-19 in the third quarter, with the Pistons pulling away to force a do-or-die Game 7 on Sunday.“I think we didn’t st…

Everything Donovan Mitchell and James Harden said after the Cavs’ Game 6 loss to the Pistons

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell spoke with the media on Friday following the Cavs’ 115-94 loss to the Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Cavs Notes: Mitchell, Thompson, Game 7, Harden

Donovan Mitchell failed to carry the Cavaliers into the conference finals in Game 6 against Detroit on Friday. Mitchell scored a series-low 18 points on 6-of-20 shooting and had as many turnovers (three) as assists in the 21-point loss. “I can’t dwell on it,” Mitchell said. “I missed shots tonight. … I’ve been making them most every game of this series, and tonight I didn’t.” Mitchell must get past this clunker and deliver in Game 7 at Detroit o…

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, turnovers, Game 7

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers’ season comes down to one game. Yes, once again. They had a chance to close it out at home and punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals. Instead, they were run off the floor in a 115-94 home loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6. Now it’s Game 7. On the road. “We missed an opportunity,” Donovan Mitchell said. “We can’t do anything about it. Got to go out there and win on the road.” Cleveland’s first home loss of …