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Nick Nurse Leaves 76ers for Brother’s Funeral, Expected Back for Game 2

Philadelphia pivoted to a film session to regroup from a 39-point Game 1 loss.

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May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse coaches against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a play during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Nurse, who traveled to Iowa on Tuesday for his brother Steve’s funeral, is expected back in New York that night to coach Wednesday’s Game 2.
  • The 76ers held a film session and did not practice Tuesday while their head coach was away.
  • Philadelphia trails 1-0 after a 137-98 loss in Game 1 against the Knicks.
  • Knicks head coach Mike Brown offered condolences, and actor Ben Stiller posted a message of support on X.
  • Steve Nurse, 62, was the longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, and his death on April 29 came the day before Game 6 against Boston.