# Are James Harden and Donovan Mitchell the best closing duo in the Eastern Conference?

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-04-06T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and analyst Spencer Davies discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' gritty 117-108 victory over a heavily injury-depleted Indiana Pacers team. Despite missing several key rotation players themselves, the Cavaliers secured the win behind the steady, late-game execution of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. The guys dissect the duo's synergy, noting that Harden's playmaking and pace control allow Mitchell to play off the ball, preserving his energy and Mitchell’s gravity can provide Harden with crucial catch-and-shoot opportunities. Looking ahead to the postseason, Davies points to perimeter defense and rebounding as areas that desperately need tightening. The episode concludes with a consensus that given the team's roster construction and a wide-open Eastern Conference, this playoffs represents the franchise's best opportunity to make a deep Finals run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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