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Brooklyn Nets star James Harden first ever to drop 30-point triple-double in team debut

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

Harden had 32 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in the team's 122-115 win over the Orlando Magic.

"Unbelievable," Harden said of his first game with Brooklyn. "I hope that you can tell by my smile and my play. Just excited; excited for the opportunity. This is an unbelievable organization from top to bottom. For me, all I have to do is go out there and be the best James Harden I can be and good things will happen.