Caption: Cleveland Cavaliers fans received major relief ahead of their must-win Game 7 showdown against the Toronto Raptors.
James Harden is officially healthy and available to play, giving Cleveland one of its biggest weapons for the do-or-die playoff battle.
When the Cavaliers acquired Harden in a blockbuster move, the hope was that his experience and scoring ability would help push the team deep into the postseason.
Harden has delivered solid performances throughout the series and remains a key factor beside Donovan Mitchell.
In Game 6, despite Cleveland’s narrow 112-110 loss, Harden still contributed 16 points while Mitchell and Evan Mobley led the way with 24 and 26 points.
The biggest concern for Cleveland now is getting both Harden and Mitchell at their best at the same time. The two stars bring 248 postseason and Harden alone is entering his eighth career Game 7 appearance.
However, Harden has also been involved in heated moments during the series, so Cavaliers fans will hope he keeps his focus strictly on basketball tonight.
Toronto, meanwhile, has all the momentum after battling back from a 2-0 series deficit to force the deciding game. The Raptors have shown resilience and confidence, meaning Cleveland cannot afford a slow start.
With everything on the line, all eyes will now be on James Harden to see whether the former MVP can deliver one more signature playoff performance and help send the Cavaliers into the next round.