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James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’

The Cavaliers keep finding things to build on after losses. James Harden would like to see them put those things together before another game gets away. “We’re eight games in and we have to start figuring it out soon,” Harden…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:55 AM
James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’
Key Things to Know
  • James Harden warned that the 4-4 Cavaliers must figure things out soon following another inconsistent performance.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 124-116 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
  • Cleveland trailed by as many as 25 points before mounting a comeback that ultimately fell short.
The Story in 60 Seconds

James Harden stressed that the Cleveland Cavaliers need to start figuring things out soon following a 124-116 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The defeat dropped Cleveland to a 4-4 record on the season after falling behind by as many as 25 points. Harden noted that falling into double-digit deficits makes winning on the road extremely difficult.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson expressed disappointment with the team's slow start and five first-quarter turnovers, though he praised the players for fighting back. Harden emphasized that consistency is essential moving forward, noting the team has displayed flashes of excellence but remains inconsistent.

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