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Philadelphia 76ers reportedly fire coach Doc Rivers after three seasons

Updated May. 16, 2023 12:00 p.m. ET

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Just two days after their Game 7 defeat to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are moving on from their head coach.

The 76ers fired coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday following a third straight exit in the second round of the playoffs, according to ESPN.

Rivers led the 76ers to their second straight 50-win season behind NBA MVP Joel Embiid but again failed to lead them to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The 76ers held a 3-2 semifinals series lead against Boston before dropping Game 6 at home and were crushed in Game 7 on the road.

Rivers fell to 6-10 in Game 7s. The 10 defeats are five more than any other NBA coach.

Rivers and the 76ers also lost a decisive Game 7 at home in the second round to Atlanta in 2021 as a No. 1 seed. Embiid endorsed Rivers’ return following Sunday’s loss, but James Harden was noncommittal about wanting Rivers back.

Rivers had two years left on his contract and was 236-154 in three years with the Sixers. He won the 2008 NBA title as coach of the Boston Celtics.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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