It has already been a week to remember in Sixers land. Joel Embiid was even more spectacular than usual in Monday’s win over San Antonio, utterly dominating to the tune of a franchise-record 70 points. A generation of Philadelphia fans may never again see the likes of what we witnessed against the Spurs.
Then, while we were all soaking in the moment during the next couple days, we were treated to a comedy fest. The Milwaukee Bucks fired head coach Adrian Griffin, and within 24 hours, hired Doc Rivers as his replacement, who had been working as a consultant with the team.