Nick Wright shares worrying James Harden playoff stat after Game 2 defeat to Pistons

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James Harden’s playoff performances faced criticism for years and that narrative quickly resurfaced after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 107-97 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.

The defeat left Cleveland trailing 2-0 in the series and increased pressure on the veteran guard after another difficult postseason outing from him during a crucial matchup.

First Things First’s host Nick Wright only intensified the conversation after sharing a worrying statistic on social media that highlighted Harden’s recurring playoff struggles throughout his NBA career.

Nick Wright highlights alarming James Harden playoff numbers

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Following Cleveland’s Game 2 defeat, Wright posted a detailed statistical breakdown on X showing how frequently Harden delivered inefficient playoff performances across his postseason career.

“Today was James Harden’s 182nd career playoff game. It was the 36th time he’s had 3 or fewer made field goals. Nearly 20% of his career playoff games,” Wright wrote.

“It was the 46th time that he’s had as many or more turnovers than made field goals. More than 25% of his career playoff games.”

Those numbers immediately gained attention because Harden struggled badly during the loss against Detroit while producing another disappointing offensive display in the postseason.