76ers HC Nick Nurse Departs for Personal Reason Ahead of Game 2 vs. Knicks
Summary
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to attend his brother’s funeral but is expected back for Game 2 against the New York Knicks. The Knicks won Game 1 with a score of 137-98.Key Facts
- Nick Nurse was absent from Game 1 due to his brother Steve Nurse’s unexpected death.
- The funeral took place in Ankeny, Iowa, with no cause of death disclosed.
- The 76ers lost Game 1 to the Knicks by a large margin (137-98).
- Knicks coach Mike Brown offered condolences to Nick Nurse and his family.
- Nurse has been head coach of the 76ers for three years and previously led the Toronto Raptors to an NBA championship in 2019.
- The 76ers recently overcame the Boston Celtics to advance in the playoffs, led by star player Joel Embiid.
- Game 2 between the 76ers and Knicks is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden and will air on ESPN.
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