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Nick Nurse Skips Game 1, Returns Wednesday After Brother’s Funeral

5/6/2026

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Nick Nurse Funeral

Nick Nurse missed Tuesday’s 76ers activities to attend his brother Steve Nurse’s funeral, longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, where Nick played from 1985-89.
The 76ers reviewed film of their 137-98 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, while Knicks coach Mike Brown said he was keeping Nurse and his family in his thoughts.
Nick Nurse is expected to return for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Summary

Knicks Dominate

The Knicks made NBA history by winning three straight postseason games by at least 25 points.
They were the first team since 1996-97 to lead three consecutive playoff games by 30 points.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points as New York defeated Philadelphia 137-98 in Game 1.
OG Anunoby contributed 18 points while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each recorded 17.

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Nick Nurse Tribute

An editorial writer urged fans to separate judgments of Nick Nurse’s coaching from his brother’s death.
The writer said Nurse’s resilience deserves respect independent of any strategic critique.
Steve Nurse’s obituary recorded that he and his family were lifelong NBA fans who rarely missed games or broadcasts.
After a Game 7 comeback in Boston, Nurse flew to New York for the Knicks loss and then to Ankeny, Iowa for the funeral.

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Nick Nurse Funeral

Nick Nurse missed Tuesday’s 76ers activities to attend his brother Steve Nurse’s funeral, longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, where Nick played from 1985-89.
The 76ers reviewed film of their 137-98 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, while Knicks coach Mike Brown said he was keeping Nurse and his family in his thoughts.
Nick Nurse is expected to return for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

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