James Harden returns from injury with double-double as Nets romp over Spurs

The long wait for James Harden to return after an 18-game absence to recover from a strained right hamstring end in perfect fashion as he finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists in 26 minutes, hitting the final six of his eight shots to lead the Nets to a 128-116 victory over the Spurs Wednesday night at Barclays Center.