The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2023 NBA Playoffs as the third seed in a loaded Eastern Conference.
The Sixers have made the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, but five consecutive disappointing losses (four in the second round) have extended their streak without an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Doc Rivers said it best as a guest on The John Kincade Show.
“We don’t talk about getting out of the second round. To me, that is such low expectations for our team. We talk about winning it, so I guess there’s angst getting out of the second round, but I can tell you we don’t talk about it. The angst more is to try to be a champion, and that’s what we focus on way more than just getting out of the second round.”
Joel Embiid and company hope that the best home-court advantage in the NBA will play in their favor throughout a memorable run this spring.
What gets the home crowd in Philadelphia fired up for a Sixers playoff game? Hearing Matt Cord announce special guests as 76ers bell ringers at half court at the Well Fargo Center.