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Doc Rivers praises Celtics’ Marcus Smart while talking the importance of team defense

'Your team defense, your rotations, your low man helps have to be on point every night,' explained Rivers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Doc Rivers Addresses James Harden’s Dennis Rodman-Like Move in Middle of Playoffs

The Sixers coach discussed his star point guard’s mid-playoff series trip to Las Vegas in a recent interview.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Regain Playoff Footing With ‘Angry’ Defensive Performance

Boston leveled the Eastern Conference semifinals through a tone-setting blowout win over the 76ers in Game 2.

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Sixers' Cameroonian star Joel Embiid named NBA Most Valuable Player

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets' two-time award winner Nikola Jokic.

France 24

Doc Rivers on his ‘come to Jesus’ moment with Celtics legend Paul Pierce

"I really believe I know what’s better for you," explained Rivers to a younger Pierce.

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On this day: Jones, Heinsohn draft; Russell swap; Rivers hire; Bass born; Tatum gets 60

On this day, Boston drafted Bill Russell, KC Jones, and Tommy Heinsohn, hired Doc Rivers as coach, and saw Jayson Tatum score 60.

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Joel Embiid knee re-evaluation hints at Game 1 absence vs. Boston Celtics in ECSF

The Celtics would be heavily favored in any series without Embiid, and in any games without him in a series they are already slightly favored to advance from.

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Doc Rivers Says Joel Embiid Is Doubtful for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1

Philadelphia could be without its star center in the opening game of its semifinal series.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics continue to emphasize rebounding after ‘lack of effort’ in Game 3

ATLANTA — Before Robert Williams walked over to meet reporters at the Celtics’ team hotel on Saturday, coach Joe Mazzulla apparently had a quick message for him.

Boston Herald

‘Draymond rules?’ Warriors star thinks it’s good that NBA treats him differently.

SAN FRANCISCO — Don’t expect Draymond Green to change his ways in the wake of his Game 3 suspension.

Tribune News Service

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88

The Independent UK

Doc Rivers unsure how much time Joel Embiid will miss with knee sprain

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid’s right knee was sore — and already swelling — following the 76ers’ Game 3 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night, coach Doc Rivers said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers top Nets, 96-88, without Joel Embiid to sweep first-round series

NEW YORK — Another Tobias Harris corner 3-pointer went splash, prompting coach Doc Rivers to raise both arms to high-five the 76ers’ standout forward as he came off the floor for a timeout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers Shares Latest on Joel Embiid Injury, ‘Scary’ Detail That Led to MRI

The Philadelphia coach weighed in on the status of his star big man ahead of Saturday’s game.

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Doc Rivers sounds off after controversial fouls on James Harden, Joel Embiid: ‘We got a problem in this league’

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers has had a major voice in the NBA for some time. The 76ers coach is a league lifer who is not afraid to speak out about what he views as an injustice. He’s also savvy enough to navigate any scenario with charm and — when…

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers Warns NBA Is Settling ‘Dangerous Precedent’ With Playoff Officiating

The 76ers coach didn’t mince words on Friday when addressing the state of NBA officiating.

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers Offers Honest Response When Asked About Physical 76ers’ Win

The longtime coach experienced his share of on-court chaos during his playing days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers rally to overtake Brooklyn Nets in second half, take home 96-84 win and 2-0 series lead

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers called a timeout 61 seconds into Monday’s third quarter, after a Spencer Dinwiddie bucket put the Brooklyn Nets up by seven points on the 76ers.

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David Murphy: If the real James Harden just stood up, the Sixers are suddenly a championship-caliber team

The uniform looked the same. The beard looked the same. The number, the name, the shoes — all of it suggested that the man with the ball in his hands was the same James Harden we saw here last season. But this was some different dude. And if he sticks…

Sports Illustrated

Don’t Look Now, but Doc Rivers Just Became a Meme Again

This isn’t the first time the 76ers coach has unintentionally caused a stir on social media.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Just what kind of owner is Washington getting in Josh Harris? This is what he’s shown us.

PHILADELPHIA — The most dysfunctional team in the NFL is trading the worst owner of the modern era for one of the best in the NBA and NHL.

Sports Illustrated

Former Clippers Star Not Happy With Doc Rivers’ Honest Take on ‘Lob City’ Teams

The former Clippers role player-turned-media member had an interesting reaction to his former coach’s take.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge.

PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers have the talent, but they need championship toughness

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers had just gotten done extolling the toughness of his team when he said the only three words that really matter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘He’s a savant’: How Joel Embiid’s basketball IQ keyed another MVP-caliber season

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the midst of pouring in 52 points, powering and gliding and torquing his body to sink an astonishing 20 out of 25 shots.

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