Nick Nurse Steps Away From 76ers for Brother's Funeral, Expected Back for Game 2 vs Knicks
Nick Nurse left the team after a 137-98 loss and is expected to rejoin the 76ers for Game 2.
- On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse stepped away from the team to attend his older brother Steve Nurse's funeral in Ankeny, Iowa, and is expected to rejoin the Sixers for Game 2 on Wednesday.
- Steve Nurse, 62, died unexpectedly on April 29, the day before the Sixers' Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics in the first round, after serving as the longtime athletic equipment manager for the University of Northern Iowa.
- Following Monday's 137-98 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, Nurse traveled to Iowa for the services; the Sixers held a film session Tuesday afternoon but did not practice in preparation for Wednesday's matchup.
- At the Greenburgh training center, Knicks coach Mike Brown offered condolences, stating, "Life is precious and you don't wish that upon anybody," while extending sympathy to Nurse and his family during this difficult time.
- Nurse has coached the 76ers for three seasons, reaching the playoffs twice including this year; Game 2 against the New York Knicks is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
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Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 1 loss against the New York Knicks, it was revealed that Nick Nurse was stepping away from the team for the day. According to Yahoo Sports, the head coach recently had a death in the family. Before the Knicks’ head coach, Mike Brown, fielded questions from reporters for his Tuesday media availability, he sent his condolences to Nurse and his family. Mike Brown Sends Heartfelt Message to Nick Nurse GettyNEW …
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