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Doc Rivers’ ending with 76ers was ugly, but what does he really think about their 8-1 start now?

No one is surprised: the Philadelphia 76ers are on an absolute roll. They are off to an 8-1 start led by a superstar lineup that includes LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. It’s too early…

By Zachary Draves · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:19 PM

Key Things to Know

Doc Rivers called the Philadelphia 76ers the best team in the NBA following their 8-1 start.
Rivers made the comments during an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
The 76ers are allowing just 105.1 points per game under current head coach Nick Nurse.

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Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers praised his former team's strong 8-1 start, calling them the best team in the NBA. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rivers stated that the 76ers will be hard to beat as they dominate behind a lineup featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.

Rivers coached Philadelphia from 2020 to 2023 before being dismissed following three consecutive first-round playoff exits. Now led by head coach Nick Nurse, Philadelphia is excelling defensively by allowing only 105.1 points per game as they prepare for upcoming road games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.

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Doc Rivers’ ending with 76ers was ugly, but what does he really think about their 8-1 start now?

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