Daily News | Sixers coach Doc Rivers added more accolades to his long list of career accomplishments
On Monday, he nabbed his 100th playoff victory and pulled into a fourth-place tie on the list for all-time postseason wins for an NBA coach. He tied former Sixers coach Larry Brown. Rivers went for win No. 101 on Wednesday in Game 3 of the Sixers’ opening-round series against the Raptors.
“I’ve been fortunate that I’ve done a lot of winning. But being a winner is why you do it. And that’s what I’m chasing.”Raptors’ Scottie Barnes will remain sidelined for Game 3 vs. Sixers with a sprained left ankle Rivers was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2000 with the Magic. In addition to leading the Celtics to the title, Rivers had a hand in changing the culture and perception of the Clippers.
There was a time when it was believed that an NBA team needed its roster loaded with 30-year-old veterans to win a title.
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