On May 10, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. In today's Eastern Conference Spotlight match, the 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103 away to win the Battle of Tianwang Mountain, leading 3-2 on aggregate and just one victory away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
To get a crucial win away from home, and a crushing victory from start to finish, manager Rivers was credited. Before the game, Rivers was asked about the key points of today's game, and he said: "That's hitting shots!" I think it's still a league about hits or drops, just in case anyone wants to know. ”
And Rivers' team did just that. Today, the 76ers shot 50.6 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range, compared to just 39 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from three-point range.
Perkins, a well-known commentator, tweeted praise to Rivers: "Rivers has won many best-of-seven battles, and he also hung the championship flag at TD Garden Arena. Do you really think he can't win even a simple Tianwang Mountain? ”
It is worth mentioning that in the fourth quarter, the Celtics replaced all the main players due to trailing by 21 points. However, the substitutes went on a 9-0 run, and although they still had a 12-point lead and time was running out, Rivers was still very sure to ask for a timeout to avoid any surprises.
In addition, Rivers has lost the series with a 3-2 lead three times in his career, namely: the 2012 East finals against the Heat, which led 3-2; 2010 Finals against the Lakers, 3-2 lead; In the 2009 second round against the Magic, he led 3-2. Interestingly, all three of these losses were during Rivers' time with the Celtics.
According to the schedule, the G6 series between the two teams will be played on May 12, and the 76ers will hopefully beat their opponents at home to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.