NBA Twitter Roasts Doc Rivers, James Harden After Sixers’ Game 7 Loss to Celtics

NBA fans were critical of the 76ers after their playoff exit against the Celtics.

The 76ers had the advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinals, holding a 3-2 lead over the Celtics through five games. But they failed to get the job done.

Jayson Tatum’s hot hand proved too much for Philadelphia’s defense to handle, as Boston’s superstar scored 51 points, breaking Stephen Curry’s record for the most points in a Game 7 in NBA history. 

After losing the pivotal Game 6 and falling short in Game 7, the Sixers’ season ended in disappointment yet again. And Twitter was not too forgiving over their collapse against the Celtics on Sunday.

NBA fans pulled no punches when criticizing head coach Doc Rivers, star guard James Harden and MVP Joel Embiid, among others, in the aftermath of the Sixers’ playoff exit. 

Harden and Embiid combined for 24 points, shooting 8-for-39 from the field as a tandem as the Sixers were outmatched, 112-88.