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James Harden Raves About Fit With Donovan Mitchell as a Member of the Cavaliers
- Harden says the pairing with Donovan Mitchell fits well and is built on unselfish play and shared goals.
- The trade moved Darius Garland to the Clippers while Cleveland added Harden to bolster guard play.
- Since joining Cleveland, Harden has contributed 20-point games and multiple assists in most appearances.
- Harden cited a belief in the Cavaliers' chance to win in the Eastern Conference after the move.
- Cavaliers currently sit fourth in the East with a 39-24 record and are climbing for a higher seed.
- Mitchell has been a primary scorer; Harden's arrival shifts guard responsibilities and frees up bigs.
- Harden has produced strong showings against top teams, including a notable late go-ahead bucket vs. Denver.
- The Cavs' core reshuffle includes the trade that brought Harden to Cleveland for a playoff push.
- Harden believes the Cavaliers' system supports two high-caliber players who want to win.
- The Cavaliers have benefited offensively from Harden's presence, improving chemistry when healthy.
- The article notes ongoing injuries affected Garland and Harden, yet chemistry growth persists.
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