Despite being eliminated from the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year, Philadelphia 76ers Coach Doc Rivers intends to return as the team’s coach next season. Rivers has been with the team for three seasons, during which they have improved their records each year. The team’s latest record of 54 victories is their highest since 2001.
76ers’ Playoff Woes Continue
The 76ers had high hopes for this year’s playoffs, with Joel Embiid winning the MVP award. However, they lost in the conference semifinals for the third year in a row, this time to the Boston Celtics in Game 7. The team had two opportunities to advance past Boston, but they were outscored 14-3 in Game 6 and then lost 112-88 in Game 7.
Harden’s Future with the 76ers Unclear
James Harden, who led the league in assists and helped Embiid win MVP, has yet to decide whether to opt into his $35.6 million player option for next season or become an unrestricted free agent. He shot just 12-for-55 in the team’s four losses against Boston, and his future with the 76ers remains uncertain.
Disappointing Playoffs for the 76ers
The 76ers’ playoff woes continue, with another disappointing second-round exit. Rivers has lost 10 Game 7s as a head coach, the most in NBA history, and has lost five straight Game 7s. He and the team will spend the summer thinking about missed opportunities in this series and trying to digest this latest setback. Despite the disappointment, Rivers praised the team’s fighting spirit and their belief that they could win the series, even when no one picked them to do so.
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