The Philadelphia 76ers concluded their regular season with a decisive 126-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. This win served as a final tune-up before the team enters the play-in tournament. The game also marked what is widely anticipated to be Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers' final appearance on the 76ers' bench, with reports indicating he is not expected to return as coach next season.
The seventh-seeded 76ers are set to host the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic in a play-in game this Wednesday.
The Bucks, playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo, saw AJ Green set a new team record for single-season 3-pointers, adding to his single-game record from Friday. For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 21 points.
The news of Rivers' likely departure from Milwaukee emerged a few hours after the game, corroborated by sources familiar with the situation. This development follows a season that saw the Bucks' performance falter.
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The 76ers, without Joel Embiid due to appendicitis, are now focused on their immediate postseason path. The specifics of Embiid's recovery timeline suggest he will be sidelined for any early playoff games.
Context of Coaching Changes
Reports suggest that Doc Rivers is indeed out as the Milwaukee Bucks' head coach, following a 32-50 season for the team. This decision, described as expected, was reportedly communicated shortly after the team's season concluded. Rivers' potential exit from Milwaukee coincides with his upcoming induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
The wider implications for the Bucks franchise suggest potential for further significant changes during the upcoming offseason.
