A ceremony of humiliation! The Cavaliers have no shame left! Harden, you should reflect on your own issues.

"Kids, want to know what the word 'quit' means? Watch the Cavaliers' game!"

That wasn't me talking—it was Barkley.

Let me break it down briefly:

1. The Eastern Conference Finals were a ceremony of humiliation for the Cavaliers.

Today, the Cavaliers lost in a disgraceful and pathetic manner. They not only lost the game but also forfeited the team's necessary grit and principles. It was a deliberate, suffocating act of self-sabotage.

This wasn't the helplessness of being outmatched—it was lying down and quitting, a refusal to win from the core.

As professional players, standing on the Eastern Conference Finals stage, they put on a game with zero dignity, coasting on both ends of the floor, with their spirit completely shattered.

The roster is never an excuse for losing; the sluggish attitude is the real root of the problem.

If the players could fight like the Spurs did yesterday, losing by 59 points would be fine—who could complain then?

You saw that clip of Mitchell encouraging his teammates on the bench, right?

The blank, indifferent expression of his teammates... I really can't.

No shame at all.

2. This is the first time in Harden's career that he has been swept in the playoffs.

Since entering the league in 2009, Harden has made the playoffs for 17 consecutive seasons.

In over 30 series, he had always maintained the record of never being swept—even when trailing 0-3, he managed to win at least one game.

When I criticized him out of frustration, I often got scolded by some fans.

But today I still have to say: How could his defense be this bad?

Also, I'm really curious: what was Harden's mindset when he stepped onto the court today?

Indifferent? Calm? Giving up?

Some fans will surely say: "At this point, it's not just Harden's fault."

That's absolutely true—100% true. From the head coach to the roster, the Cavaliers weren't equipped to reach the Finals.

But still, think about your own problems.

3. I never had high hopes for this Cavaliers team.

Old fans remember—this was my take from last year.

Mitchell looks impressive and scores a lot, but his impact on a game is far less than Brunson's.

Aside from disappointment in Harden, there's another player I'm very unsatisfied with: Mobley.

His progress over the past few years has fallen far short of expectations.

With this mediocre level, the Cavaliers' management still wouldn't trade him for Giannis?

4. Brother Di posted early.

Old fans know that out of respect for the game and the unpredictability of sports, I usually don't do this.

When I do, it's often because I've reached a stage of anger and speechlessness.

I wanted to post at halftime but held back.

As for praising the Knicks, I'll do that another day—there's still time before the Finals.

Waking up early to watch the game has also made me sleepy.