NEW YORK — Doc Rivers has had a major voice in the NBA for some time. The 76ers coach is a league lifer who is not afraid to speak out about what he views as an injustice. He’s also savvy enough to navigate any scenario with charm and — when need be — criticism.
On Friday, the topic Rivers set his sight on was officiating. Rivers addressed Joel Embiid’s Flagrant foul 1, an infraction he received for retaliating against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton. Rivers also called James Harden’s Flagrant foul 2, which resulted in his ejection, a joke.
Both players will be available for Saturday’s Game 4 contest at the Barclays Center as the Sixers look to complete the sweep. The NBA decided not to seek further action against Embiid or Harden, a decision that followed the NBA’s move to suspend Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green for stepping on the chest of Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis.
