On December 13, Beijing time, the US media revealed why the Philadelphia 76ers were able to defeat the Golden State Warriors, which was related to Rivers's words of encouraging players before the game.
It is reported that after the game, Rivers revealed what he said before the game with the players: "I told our players, I think this is our home stadium. I told our players that when the Warriors walk up the court to win a game, they should think about that and then ask, would you be unhappy? ”
"Then we got up and applauded each other and I think in this game, my players did it."
In this game, Rivers also began to change the lineup, he replaced Danny Green with Sebel, and at the same time, Sebel also suppressed Curry with a good performance, Curry only shot 3 three-pointers, and also in the game, twice big cap Curry's three-pointer.
Under Sebel's defense, Curry shot just 2-of-13, including 1-of-9 from outside the three-point line. As a result, Sebel also became the first player to block Curry's three-pointer multiple times in a single game.
For Rivers's approach, the US media also praised: "That's why the 76ers need Rivers as manager, he has proven one thing again and again, that is, he can greatly improve the culture of a team." The pre-game speech wasn't the only reason the 76ers beat the Warriors, but it changed the mindset of the players."