The 76ers' James Harden, center, goes up for a shot against the Knicks' Obi Toppin, left, and Jericho Sims during the second half of an NBA game Wednesday in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Matt Slocum
PHILADELPHIA — The game was just a few minutes old, the ringing in ears from the raucous introduction of James Harden for his home debut for the 76ers barely fading, when a fan not far from the court shouted at Harden, "Shoot it, Harden. Get the record."
The record — Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point night against the Knicks 60 years ago to the day — might seem unbreakable, but with Harden’s arrival, the sold-out crowd at Wells Fargo Center seemed to believe anything was possible.