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Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden thrilled by reception in home debut: 'The love, the fans, it feels like home'

PHILADELPHIA -- After a third straight sterling performance in a 76ers uniform -- but a first in front of the fans here inside Wells Fargo Center -- James Harden declared Philadelphia feels like home.

"Just exciting," Harden said after finishing with 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in Philadelphia's 123-108 victory over the New York Knicks in front of a raucous sellout crowd here Wednesday night. "The love, the fans, it feels like home. Just the love, the support, man, from looking around, hearing, 'We love you James.'

"That right there makes me go out and play harder, and I just wanted to do whatever it takes to get the win.