Doc Rivers, Sixers explain what went wrong in 3rd quarter vs. Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to finish off the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday 118-111 to complete a perfect 3-0 road trip, but it came with some lumps.

They led most of the way and the game ultimately finished in what the team wanted which was a win, but the third quarter was a bit of disappointment and the team also allowed Charlotte to make unnecessarily close late. They led by as many as 24, but the Hornets got back into it and the lead was only seven in the third quarter.

Maybe human nature kicked in and they let their foot off the gas a little bit.

“I think a little bit of both,” said coach Doc Rivers after the win. “I think they came out with far more energy early on. I thought our…