James Harden is finding his groove with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it’s creating quite the buzz. When the Cavs traded for Harden, there were whispers of concern about how he’d fit into the team’s chemistry, but one thing was clear from the start: his synergy with Cleveland’s big men was never in doubt.
Enter the budding partnership between Harden and James Allen. This dynamic duo is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, and their early performances are lighting up Cleveland while sending a shiver down the spine of the competition.
Since Harden joined the squad, Allen has been on fire, averaging an impressive 22.6 points per game and shooting a scorching 73 percent from the field. It’s no coincidence that Allen’s game has reached new heights with Harden in the mix.
In the 147 minutes they’ve shared on the court, the Cavaliers boast an offensive rating of 132.8 and a defensive rating of 118.9, resulting in a net rating of 13.9. With a perfect 5-0 record in those games, the numbers speak for themselves.
Harden has a knack for elevating the play of the big men around him, and his connection with Allen is a testament to that talent. After a recent victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Harden expressed his pleasant surprise at Allen’s skills.
“He’s better than I thought he was,” Harden confessed. “He can catch the ball, finish with both hands, and has an incredible touch around the rim. It’s one of the most underrated parts of his game.”
Harden’s focus is clear: “I’m just trying to find ways to get him the ball in positions where he can be successful, and do the same with Evan and all our bigs.”
While the Cavaliers still have work to do to fully gel as a team, the rapid development of the Harden-Allen connection is a promising sign. Cleveland fans have every reason to be optimistic about what lies ahead as this team continues to evolve and reach its full potential.