Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst

Does Harden Make The Cavs Contenders? How Wide Open Is The East?

February 9, 2026·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

James Harden scores 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Cavs without a single practice.

The hosts discuss James Harden's debut with the Cavaliers, analyzing his immediate impact and the team's playoff prospects. They also explore the wide-open Eastern Conference, highlighting the Hornets' surprising streak and ongoing tanking issues across the league.

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