Basketball
James Harden Leads Philadelphia 76ers Past Timberwolves in His Epic Debut
by privatebet.com - 2022/02/26
James Harden made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and he certainly lived up to the hype. The ten-time all-star led the Sixers to a blowout 133-102 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in his debut with the new team. Harden was on fire all night long and finished the game with 27 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds. He still failed to outscore the team’s star player Joel Embiid, with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Harden's backcourt mate Tyrese Maxey also had a great night with 28 points, helping the Sixers easily move past the Timberwolves. Harden became the first NBA player to score at least 25 points and 12 assists in his debut with three different teams, and he believes this is just the beginning. “Tonight was a great start. But we've got a long way to go, and we'll do whatever it takes every single day to build great habits so we are prepared when the time is right,” said Harden after the game. Harden left the Brooklyn Net for the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade that also included Paul Millsap, in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round selections. He previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets.