THE FACTS: James Harden, acquired in a blockbuster trade with Oklahoma City over the weekend, sparkled in his Houston debut with 37 points and 12 assists as the Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-96 Wednesday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Harden's new backcourt partner, Jeremy Lin, supplied 12 points, eight assists and four steals in his first game as the Rockets' starting point guard.