Kosport Magazine: Rivers Says 76ers Can’t Keep Up with Celtics Despite Embiid’s Return

The Philadelphia 76ers may have overcome the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the San Antonio Spurs, but according to coach Doc Rivers, they still can’t compete with the Boston Celtics.

In an interview with Kosport Magazine, Rivers discussed the Celtics’ potential in the playoffs and questioned Embiid’s performance in the postseason. Despite the Sixers’ recent win streak, Rivers believes that the Celtics are the only team that can beat themselves in the playoffs.

Embiid’s Absence Doesn’t Stop Sixers from Double Overtime Win

On Sunday night, the Sixers faced the Spurs without their star center, who was ruled out due to a left knee injury. This was the first game Embiid had missed since returning from an eight-week absence due to a knee procedure.

But the Sixers didn’t let Embiid’s absence hold them back, as they went on to win in double overtime with a career-high 52 points from Tyrese Maxey. This win marks their fifth in a row and moves them up to the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference.

With only a few games left in the regular season, the Sixers are determined to secure a higher seed and make a strong playoff push. And with Embiid averaging 27.7 points in just 28.2 minutes in his three games back, they have a strong chance of doing so.

Kosport Magazine: Summary

Despite Joel Embiid’s absence, the Philadelphia 76ers continue to dominate on the court. However, coach Doc Rivers believes that they still can’t compete with the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. With only a few games left in the regular season, the Sixers are determined to secure a higher seed and make a strong playoff push. But will Embiid’s performance be enough to lead them to victory? Only time will tell. Stay tuned to Kosport Magazine for all the latest updates on the Sixers and the rest of the NBA.