Nick Nurse Steps Away from 76ers to Attend Brother’s Funeral

Nick Nurse Steps Away from 76ers to Attend Brother's Funeral

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Source: Fox News

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was away from the team on Tuesday to attend his brother’s funeral in Iowa. The 76ers lost to the New York Knicks 137-98 in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Knicks won four straight games by a total of 135 points, the first team to do so since detailed play-by-play began in 1996-97. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in the win.


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The game followed a familiar script.

The 76ers looked like a team that had spent their previous three games expending significant emotional energy just to get to the second round.

The Knicks dominated the 76ers, holding a 40-point lead at one point.

The 76ers are expected to return to form with Nurse back on the bench.

This one felt like a wake-up call for the 76ers, but it’s not like they didn’t see it coming.

Original Observation: The 76ers’ struggles on the road will continue to define their season.

Author: Evan Null