James Harden made his Brooklyn Nets debut Saturday night against the Orlando Magic, predictably slotting into head coach Steve Nash's starting lineup.
The three-time NBA scoring champion, who was acquired on Wednesday in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Rockets, didn't waste time making an impact alongside Kevin Durant.
When the final buzzer sounded, Harden had 32 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double in their debut with a team. He also picked up four steals. Durant appeared invigorated by Harden's arrival as well, scoring a season-high 42 points.
Here are the best moments from Harden's first game as a member of the Nets, a 122-115 victory against the Magic.
32 POINTS
14 ASSISTS
12 BOARDS
The Beard's historic Brooklyn debutpic.twitter.com/HXghV2h6je— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 17, 2021
In every part of the bag tonight.
pic.twitter.com/ucLjeStsk3— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 17, 2021
.@JHarden13 Euro-steppin' for his first field goal as a Netpic.twitter.com/JH3MkE9KOB
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 16, 2021
Playmaking abilities
The Beard Buckets pic.twitter.com/jjMlbwK6oe— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 16, 2021
@JHarden13 IS IN THE BUILDING@goatapp pic.twitter.com/GWthjDLHpk
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 16, 2021