Harden had a triple double of his own with 17 assists -- matching his career best -- and 16 rebounds in powering the host Rockets over New York 129 - 122 .
Harden is westbrook 's former Thunder teammate .
Harden , Westbrook 's former Thunder teammate , had a triple double of his own with 17 assists -- matching his career best -- and 16 rebounds in powering the host Rockets over New York 129 - 122 .