James Harden says he feels right at home with the Cleveland Cavaliers, praising the locker room vibes and team chemistry. Since joining, he has quickly adapted, helping the team win and run its offense smoothly.
James Harden seems to have found the right fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a 138-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Harden opened up about his transition into the Cavaliers' rotation since arriving at the trade deadline.
For Harden, the adjustment has been smooth thanks to the team's chemistry and selfless approach.
He emphasized that he is focused on winning and fitting in with a roster that was already performing well.
"Definitely vibes," Harden said in a post-game press conference regarding his fit. "I told them, I'll figure it out. We'll do some adjusting with each other, but for the most part, just do what ya'll been doing, and I'll find my way. I'm just here to win, so whatever that looks like."
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Harden's impact as a floor general was evident in the win. He finished the night with 13 points and a team-high 11 assists in 28 minutes, taking just four shots but keeping the offense flowing. He constantly found open shooters and set up Jarrett Allen in the paint.
The Cavaliers received strong performances from other stars as well. Sam Merrill stole the spotlight with 32 points, Donovan Mitchell added 30 points and five assists, and Allen chipped in 21 points and nine rebounds on 10-of-11 shooting.
The Wizards struggled to match Cleveland's depth, with Kyshawn George leading Washington with 17 points in the loss.
Cleveland is red hot, winning five straight games and maintaining a 3-0 record since the trade.
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