Nick Nurse away from Sixers Tuesday to attend brother’s funeral services
Steve Nurse, 62, died April 29, the day before Game 6 of the Sixers’ first-round series vs. the Boston Celtics.
NEW YORK — Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral services for his brother, Steve, who died unexpectedly last week, the team told The Inquirer and The Athletic.
Steve Nurse, 62, died April 29, the day before the Sixers’ Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics in the first round. Nick Nurse left New York City following his team’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks on Monday night to travel to Ankeny, Iowa, for the services. The coach expects to rejoin the Sixers in New York later Tuesday.
The Sixers held a film session Tuesday afternoon but did not practice in preparation for Wednesday’s Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Game 3 is Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
