Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse temporarily steps away from the team to attend his brother’s funeral during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Multiple outlets report that Nurse is in Iowa—described as his hometown area including Carroll and Ankeny—after traveling for funeral services for his brother, Steve Nurse. The reports say Nurse is expected to return to Philadelphia in time for Game 2 of the series, which takes place Tuesday. One outlet notes Nurse is away on Tuesday as Game 2 approaches, while another reports he rejoins the team afterward and is present for coaching ahead of the game. After returning, Nurse is quoted in one account discussing how he is back with the team and indicating his brother would want him at Game 2. Across the coverage, the reason for Nurse’s absence is consistent: a family tragedy involving the funeral of his brother. No outlets cited any changes to team strategy or roster decisions related to the trip, focusing instead on Nurse’s return schedule and personal circumstances.
Nick Nurse leaves 76ers to attend brother’s funeral, expected back for Game 2 vs Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse temporarily steps away from the team to attend his brother’s funeral during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Multiple outlets report t...
- Nick Nurse temporarily leaves the Philadelphia 76ers to attend his brother’s funeral during the Knicks playoff series.
- Nurse is in Iowa for the funeral services, including areas described as Carroll and Ankeny.
- Reports say Nurse expected to return to the team in time for Game 2.
- Accounts agree Nurse rejoins or is back with the team around Game 2.
- The outlets consistently identify the deceased as Steve Nurse.
NEW YORK— Nick Nurse rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers after attending his brother’s funeral, saying Wednesday that Steve Nurse was a fan who would want him at Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Nurse was in Ankeny, Iowa, on Tuesday, the day between the first two games of the series against the Knicks in New York. “I mean, kind of the film and the practice and the game and all that stuff kind of takes care of some time, right?” Nurse said before the game. “But I’m here coaching and my brother would expect me to be. He was […]...Keep on reading: NBA: Nick Nurse rejoins 76ers after brother's funeral
3 months agoSixers head coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother Steve.
3 months ago76ers coach Nick Nurse was reportedly away from the team Tuesday to attend his brother's funeral in Iowa ahead of Game 2 against the New York Knicks.
3 months agoNurse is expected to fly back from the funeral services in his hometown of Carroll, Iowa, and rejoin the team Tuesday.
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