76ers' Rivers to coach Team Durant in All-Star Game
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers will coach Team Durant during the All-Star Game on March 7, the NBA announced Friday.
Rivers and his coaching staff clinched their spot at the annual showcase after the 76ers' 112-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls, which guaranteed Philadelphia (20-10) the top record in the Eastern Conference through games played on Feb. 21.
This marks Rivers' third stint as a coach in the All-Star Game. He previously manned the sidelines in 2008 and 2011 when he was bench boss of the Boston Celtics.
Rivers will be opposed by Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, who will lead Team LeBron after guiding Utah (23-5) to the top record in the Western Conference thus far.