“No Kyrie Irving and we still won, it’s scary hours”: James Harden notches triple-double in his debut, hypes up his first win with Kevin Durant and Nets

Samir Mehdi | 17/01/2021
“No Kyrie Irving and we still won, it's scary hours”: James Harden notches triple-double in his debut, hypes up his first win with Kevin Durant and Nets

James Harden takes to Instagram to let everybody know that it’s ‘scary hours’ once Kyrie Irving makes his return to play.

James Harden’s availability prior to the Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic game was up in the air. Due to Caris LaVert having something unusual show up in his physical tests, it was still unknown whether or not the James Harden to Brooklyn deal was official.

The 2018 MVP did indeed suit up for the Nets last night against the Magic. He finished the game off by cementing his name in the history books yet again. He became the first player in NBA history to drop a 30-point triple double in a player’s first game with a new team.

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It seems as though Brooklyn superstars love breaking records in their debuts. Kyrie Irving became the first player to drop 50 points in a debut, last season.

James Harden can’t wait for Kyrie Irving to make his return to the Nets

Kyrie Irving hasn’t suited up for the Nets in about 2 weeks now. He has been fined approximately $1.6 million in game checks for his unexplained absence from the team.

This didn’t stop the Nets from cashing in their first win in the James Harden era. They beat the Magic 122-115 after a combined 74 points between Kevin Durant and James Harden.

Following the victory, Harden took to his Instagram story to let everyone know that it’s scary hours in Brooklyn. He also acknowledged Kyrie Irving’s absence and claimed they won without him, alluding to bigger things when Irving eventually makes his return.

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The ‘fit’ between James Harden and his two fellow superstars was the biggest concern when going through with this trade. Well, after 48 minutes of Harden and KD action, it’s safe to say that at the very least, those two can play together quite well.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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