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Debutant James Harden shines in Brooklyn Nets win

James Harden made history in his first game with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, becoming the first NBA player to record a 30-point triple-double in his debut with a team.

Harden had 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in the Nets’ 122-115 win over the Orlando Magic.

James Harden made history in his first game with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, becoming the first NBA player to record a 30-point triple-double in his debut with a team.

Harden had 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in the Nets’ 122-115 win over the Orlando Magic.

Kevin Durant scored a team-high 42 points and had five assists and four rebounds. Harden and Durant’s combined 72 points are the most the duo has ever scored as teammates. Harden and Durant played together for three years in Oklahoma City.

However, Kyrie Irving was missing for a sixth game for personal reasons.

Irving was fined $50,000 (£37,000) by the NBA on Friday after attending a crowded indoor party without wearing a mas

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