Nick Nurse Leaves Sixers for Brother's Funeral Ahead of Playoff Game
Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse took a leave of absence to attend the funeral of his brother, Steve Nurse, who passed away unexpectedly at age 62. Nurse is expected to return for Game 2 of the playoff series against the New York Knicks.
- 01Nick Nurse left the team to attend his brother's funeral in Ankeny, Iowa.
- 02Steve Nurse passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62.
- 03Nurse's absence follows a significant loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1.
- 04He is expected to rejoin the team for Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
- 05Knicks coach Mike Brown expressed condolences to Nurse and his family.
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Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse missed practice on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, Steve Nurse, who died unexpectedly at the age of 62. Following the Sixers' 137-98 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series, Nurse traveled to Ankeny, Iowa for the service. He is anticipated to return for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Knicks coach Mike Brown offered his condolences, emphasizing the preciousness of life during this difficult time for Nurse and his family.
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