Getty James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers James Harden is having a hard time shaking his personal playoff narrative. During the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Harden has struggled to make a positive impact through two games against the Detroit Pistons . With turnover woes, shooting struggles, and a lack of positive defense, Harden hasn’t helped his team enough to avoid a 0-2 hole. After Game 1, Harden acknowledged his struggles publicly. He was sure that the issues from Game 1