The Philadelphia 76ers had a strong ending to the season, finishing 15-7 and clinching the third-seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs. They won games short-handed, showing off the depth they possess.
With that said, they needed somebody to lead them, and that man is Doc Rivers.
Rivers led Philadelphia to a 54-28 record, their most wins since the 2000-01 season, and he has the Sixers in a prime position to reach the finals this postseason. For the way the Sixers ended the season, he has been named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March and April.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins took home the award in the Western Conference.
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins and Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in March and April. pic.twitter.com/GZSs9vKaeM
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 11, 2023
Rivers and the Sixers have work to do as they prepare for the NBA playoffs. They take on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round with Game 1 on Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT.
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