Right, it's only one game (a mere 1.2 percent of the season), but the Rockets and James Harden looked pretty good in a 105-96 win over the Pistons. Harden scored 37 points, Jeremy Lin added 12 (including eight assists, four rebounds, and four steals), and the team as a whole looked like it might be getting started on those dynasty plans a year early. Or maybe not. The Pistons aren't exactly the Lakers. But then again, the Lakers aren't exactly the Lakers, at least through the first two games.

What do you make of James Harden's five-year, $80 million contract with the Rockets?

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  48%
  He's overpaid
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  52%
  He's properly paid

(Total votes: 73,883)

• Its_All_About_The_Sports: "people should understand that harden was a asset for the thunder while KD was the star....now that Harden has moved, he is the "KD" of the rockets...i dont think this is really a surprise the way he played last night"
• Bynum24 Spurs23: "Thunder fans may say "It's only one game" or "He's still not worth the money", and they would be correct that one game doesn't justify someone's worth. Here's one thing that can't be denied though: The OKC Thunder will regret not signing Harden to a max contract."
• MaxMan2225: "Was I the only one that saw the Pistons compete with the Rockets who may be considered a legitimate playoff team with the addition of Harden?"
• OkieCane75: "Good start for Harden, as a Thunder fan I knew he had the ability to be really good on any given night. He will be a good player for the Rockets but I also think it's a little crazy that so many in the national media think the Thunder will not be as good this year. We have not even seen them play a game yet people!"
• zachrlee: "One thing's for sure, this season will be a roller-coaster for Houston. I'll be surprised if they make the playoffs. This win against the Pistons wouldn't have been possible if not for the timely treys by Carlos Delfino. They may not be that lucky next time around. I'm surprised Kevin McHale chose to play Toney Douglas instead of Machado. And when Greg Smith got hurt, he didn't even bothered to play Terrence Jones. "

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