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James Hardens Impact on Cleveland Cavaliers: A Promising Start

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquisition of James Harden has proven successful, with the team winning their first five games and maintaining a solid 10-4 record in the 14 games hes played. Hardens efficient stats (19.4 points, 7.7 assists, 5.1 rebounds per game) and low usage rate have allowed him to thrive in a supporting role alongside Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs offense has flourished, scoring at an elite level, and Hardens pick-and-roll chemistry with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley has been strong. However, bench units without Mitchell have been mediocre, and the teams defense has struggled, allowing opponents to score nearly five more points per 100 possessions with Harden on the court. Despite these challenges, Hardens impact on the teams title odds has been positive, and the focus now shifts to improving the defense before the playoffs.

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