Doc Rivers blamed rebounding and turnovers for the Philadelphia 76ers' 106-92 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

"Very similar to the [first round against] Toronto, in that we told our guys they can't have more rebounds than us, they can't force turnovers because they can't have more shots than us," analyzed Rivers after the game.

The Sixers were outrebounded 47-37 and committed 15 turnovers that turned into 22 points.

"We're working with a small margin for error, so we can't give a team 13 extra shots on the road without Joel [Embiid], and think we're going to win a game," added Rivers.

Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds with Embiid missing. Starting in Embiid's place, DeAndre Jordan finished 4 points and 2 rebounds for a minus-22 in 17 minutes.

Rivers added that he will stick with Jordan in the starting lineup, regardless of outside criticism.

"We like DJ, we're going to keep starting him whether you like it or not," said Rivers.