Harden drops 30-point triple-double in Nets debut
James Harden became the first NBA player ever to drop a 30-point triple-double in his debut for a team. He had 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in his first game for the Nets.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
8-6, 3rd in Atlantic
Harden: 'I'm very unselfish' (0:48)
Harden notches triple-double in debut with Nets (1:55)
Durant drops first 40-point game since return (1:59)
Harden debuts with triple-double, Durant scores 42, Nets win
— James Harden delivered 32 points and a triple-double in his Brooklyn debut, Kevin Durant scored a season-high 42 points in his first game back with his former teammate, and the Nets showed off their potent potential in a 122-115 victory over the...
Harden cooks up step-back for first 3-pointer as a Net (0:23)
Ref accidentally refers to Nets as New Jersey (0:32)
Durant glides to rim for the jam (0:16)
Harden's behind-the-back dime leads to Green's 3-pointer (0:23)
Harden starts to heat up for the Nets (0:27)
Harden's first Nets points come at the line (0:40)
Harden draws three defenders, finds Perry for easy bucket (0:22)
Harden dishes it to Durant for and-1 (0:22)
Pacers' LeVert out after mass found on kidney
Newly acquired Pacers wing Caris LeVert is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney.
The five most fascinating things to watch in James Harden's Nets debut
This superteam carries immediate intrigue. Here are the early trends to monitor.
Harden warms up before Nets debut (0:20)
Marks: Who wins this weekend in the NFL?
Anita Marks reacts to all the news in NYC this week with Harden going to the Nets, Robert Saleh joining the Jets and the Yankees signing DJ LeMahieu on 98.7 ESPN. Plus, ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins to preview the NFL Divisional Round slate.
Bobby Marks on the Nets trading for Harden
Bobby Marks joined the Anita Marks show on 98.7 ESPN to discuss the Nets trading for James Harden and how he believes this will ultimately play out.
Rothenberg: NFL Playoffs & NYC Sports
Dave reacts to a busy sports weekend on 98.7 ESPN. DJ LeMahieu is back with the Yankees. Robert Saleh is the head coach of the Jets. Harden joins the Nets. And the NFL Divisional Round kicks off.
Hour 1: Coaching Carousel Spins Along
Mike and Chiney react to the new head coaching hire by the Jets. Will Robert Saleh turn things around in East Rutherford? Plus, how will James Harden fit in to the fold in Brooklyn? Should the Jaguars have gone with Urban Meyer? Ariel Helwani talks UFC, but mostly about his Buffalo Bills.
Kyrie to remain out Sat. due to league protocols
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who has missed the past five games due to personal reasons, will remain out Saturday against the Magic due to the league's health and safety protocols.
Charles Barkley: 'It's time for Kyrie to grow up' (1:23)
Harden: No disrespect to Rockets on way out
New Nets guard James Harden says he doesn't believe he was disrespectful to anyone at the end of his career in Houston but regrets the way the situation unfolded.
The Max Kellerman Show Hour 1: Jets and Jags Get Their Guy
Max on the breaking news of the Nets fining Kyrie Irving $50k for violating COVID policies. Former Jet, Bart Scott, stops by to talk about the Jets hiring of Robert Saleh and what it means for Sam Darnold. Max feels the Saints may be better than the Bucs but don't sleep on Antonio Brown. Is Ben Simmons going to stay in Philly long or get traded?
Harden defends Rockets criticism, excited for a new start (1:22)
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 4 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 5 | .643 | - | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1 | W3 |
| New York | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3 | W1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4 | W2 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
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Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game118.93rd
Rebounds Per Game46.09th
Assists Per Game26.08th
Points Allowed113.122nd
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(19) | Saddiq Bey | PF | Villanova |
| 2(25) | Jay Scrubb | SG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 8 | 6 | .571 |
| 2019-20 | 35 | 37 | .486 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2016-17 | 20 | 62 | .244 |