Harden registered 36 points (7-25 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 19-20 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and three steals in 41 minutes during Friday's 115-113 victory over the Magic.
Harden saw plenty of run Friday with Kevin Durant (shoulder) sidelined, and he responded by leading the Nets in scoring, rebounds and assists. Although he fell two dimes short of the triple-double in Friday's narrow win, he now has double-doubles in five of his last six appearances. During that time, the 32-year-old has averaged 26.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 9.2 assists in 35.7 minutes per game.