The Nets (6-seed) and the 76ers (3-seed) will meet in the first round of the playoffs. A new rivalry has brewing between the two teams for a while, especially since the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade.
Brooklyn’s point guard Spencer Dinwiddie thinks that there is potential for a rivalry, but it is too early to call it that because the Nets need more long-standing success.
Via Brian Lewis of New York Post:
The Harden-Simmons subplot will add spice to what has the potential to be a rivalry. “Definitely,” Dinwiddie said. “I think we need a little more long-standing success as a rivalry to call Philly a true rival, but we have had some iconic meetings when I was there. They had a little beef; Nic [Claxton] and Embiid got into it, and Embiid had elbowed Jarrett, stuff like that. I’d say it’s too early.”
