James Harden

The new-look Cavaliers backcourt clicked instantly as James Harden orchestrated another vintage passing display at Rocket Arena. After snatching a steal off a wayward Brooklyn pass, the veteran guard pushed the pace and spotted Donovan Mitchell streaking down the lane. Harden floated a perfectly weighted lob that Mitchell snatched out of the air and threw down with authority, extending Cleveland's early 14-3 advantage. The spectacular connection set the tone for a dominant wire-to-wire victory as Harden finished with 16 points and 9 assists in the Cavaliers' 112-84 rout on February 19, 2026.