The Nets played away to the Pistons, and the two teams fought to 39 in the first half. The Nets scored just 11 points in the second quarter.
Harden had 7 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 turnovers on 1-of-6 shooting. Before this game, Harden's total score was only four points away from Clyde Drexler (22195), and he hit a three-pointer with five minutes left in the second quarter to complete the "glider" and rise to 32nd place on the scoring list.
Drexler, who is 31st, scored 23,149 points in his career.