In a fiery press conference on Thursday night, Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris didn't hold back his frustration over the Knicks faithful turning the Wells Fargo Center into a sea of blue and orange. "Obviously I didn't like it. It's our homecourt," Harris stated bluntly, addressing the jarring chants of "Knicks in four" that echoed through the arena during Game 4.

The scene was a stark reminder of how the Knicks' passionate fanbase had effectively taken over Philadelphia's home turf. Harris revealed that the organization went to great lengths to prevent this, including a controversial strategy: "We did everything we could, including buying tickets to keep the [Knicks] fans out." Despite these efforts, the orange and blue presence was undeniable, creating a surreal atmosphere for the home team.

Harris, however, wasn't looking for excuses. "It's on us. The fans supported us. Let's face it. We got swept," he acknowledged, pointing to the harsh reality of a first-round exit. For that decisive game, the mix of Knicks supporters in the stands was a bitter pill to swallow, but the owner is already channeling that frustration into motivation for the future. "Our job is to come back and win that series next year. I didn't like it, but it gives me more focus and more orientation to start getting back to work," Harris added, signaling a determined offseason ahead.

For 76ers fans, this moment serves as a rallying cry. As the team looks to retool and reclaim home-court advantage, the message is clear: the passion of Philadelphia's faithful must match the intensity on the court. After all, there's nothing quite like the energy of a packed arena where every seat is filled with loyal supporters—and that's the kind of home-court edge every team dreams of.