On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers played the New York Knicks (at home) in Ohio.
The Cavs won by a score of 109-94.
James Harden finished the victory with 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists while shooting 8/18 from the field and 4/7 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts to James Harden’s Performance Against Knicks
Here’s what people were saying about Harden:
Real App: “James Harden becomes the oldest player in Cavs history to record 20+ PTS with 0 FTA.”
@joelvmoran: “Cleveland Cavaliers since the James Harden trade: 6-1 Record 123.2 ORTG (2nd) 112.5 DRTG (11th) The best move at the deadline.”
@RealDCunningham: “James Harden just not getting foul calls that he’s gotten his entire career is baffling to me.”
@stevejones20: “James Harden drive and kick to Donovan Mitchell is a *good* sign for Cleveland.”
ESPN’s First Take: “@chiney weighs in on James Harden and the Cavs after their win over the Knicks 🏀”
“The James Harden that you knew 10 years ago is not the James Harden now. We’ve seen multiple iterations of James Harden.”@chiney weighs in on James Harden and the Cavs after their win over the Knicks 🏀 pic.twitter.com/HFbz6c2aaD
— First Take (@FirstTake) February 25, 2026
Harden is now averaging 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 48.8% from three-point range in seven games for the Cavs.
They are 6-1 in that span.
He has previously had stints with the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Houston Rockets over 17 seasons.
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📝 https://t.co/hge5sAtyzJ @RocketOTD | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/smeIwpTIxR— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2026
The Cavs are currently the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 37-22 record in 59 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 20-11 in 31 at home).
Following the Knicks, the Cavs will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks.
Last season, the Cavs lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
There’s hooping, then there’s what JA has been doing lately. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/oRKEsz8clP
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2026
One player who has gotten a huge boost from having Harden is former All-Star center Jarrett Allen.
He has scored 19+ points in four out of his first six games with Harden in the lineup.
On the other hand, the Knicks dropped to 37-22 in 59 games, putting them in third place in the Eastern Conference.
They are just 14-14 in 28 games outside of Madison Square Garden.
