James Harden scores 32 points as Cavaliers defeat Knicks in New York

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James Harden scores 32 points as Cavaliers defeat Knicks in New York
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James Harden scored a season-high 32 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-107 victory over the New York Knicks on November 11. Harden had entered the game averaging just 15.3 points in his first 11 games, raising questions about his performance at age 37. Coach Kenny Atkinson indicated Harden is adjusting to a new role alongside Donovan Mitchell and is not required to replicate his prior scoring feats. Harden's shooting performance included making 9 of 14 shots and 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers improved to a 6-6 record with the win.

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  • •Harden's 32 points were a season high.
  • •Cavaliers improved to 6-6 with the win.
  • •Harden shot 9 for 14 and 5 for 7 from three.
  • •Cleveland aimed to integrate Harden and Mitchell effectively.
  • •Game took place at Madison Square Garden.
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NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden is a three-time NBA scoring champion who averaged more than 30 points in each of those seasons. So when he was managing half that through 11 games this season, there were questions whether he still had it at 37 years old.

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