James Harden posts triple-double in Nets debut

James Harden posts triple-double in Nets debut. Kevin scored 42 points.

Brooklyn defeated Orlando (122-115 ) for the first game of James Harden. James Harden and Kevin Durant scored 72 of the 120 points of their team. The Beard recorded 32 points (including 12 in the last quarter), 14 assists and 12 rebounds, 4 interceptions. Kevin Durant was decisive in the last quarter. Nikola Vucevic was once again very active with 34 pts, 10 rbds, 7 assists, 5 interceptions. It’s the 4th consecutive loss (6-6) for Orlando.

San Antonio, who remained on four losses at home, defeated Houston (103-91) decimated by injuries. It was in the final quarter that the Spurs made the difference. Dejounte Murray scored 7 of his 18 points in the last quarter. DeMar DeRozan recored 24 points and 7 rebounds.

Toronto defeated Charlotte (116-113). The Raptors scored 21 3 pointers. The Hornets were led by Gordon Hayward (25 pts) but it is their third loss in a row.

Results

Miami – Detroit 100-120
Memphis – Philadelphia 106-104
Portland – Atlanta 112-106