Author: Steve Gardner and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

After blowing a 3-2 lead vs. Boston and not getting past the 2nd round of the playoffs in three seasons as coach, Doc Rivers has been fired by 76ers.

Guard Dejounte Murray will miss Tuesday’s Game 5 vs. Boston after incident involving referee Gediminas Petraitis following Sunday’s loss.

Heat guard Dion Waiters had an adverse reaction after eating a THC-infused edible while on team flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles to play Lakers.