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Nick Nurse knows the Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics series can be an instant classic

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The 76ers and Celtics are set to clash once again, and 76ers coach Nick Nurse is looking forward to the atmosphere.

Nick Nurse knows the Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics series can be an instant classic originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia 76ers had a fantastic performance in their Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

With that victory, they secured the #7 seed, which will pit them against the Boston Celtics in the first round. This will be yet another series between the two storied franchises. They hold the record for the most meetings in the NBA Playoffs at 22 times.

Now, they will be playing for the 23rd time, and 76ers coach Nick Nurse is well aware of the competitive atmosphere between the two teams. Nick Nurse knows the 76ers vs Celtics series will be a blockbuster matchup As an experienced head coach with a championship under his belt, Nurse knows what it is like to be in a high-pressure series. Playing against a loaded Celtics side will be one of the most challenging tasks of the season.

Since this is a storied rivalry, Nurse knows that the 76ers have to play out of their minds to win it. The Celtics are clear favorites, but the 76ers have the potential to surprise the NBA world. MORE: The potential schedules for the 76ers' postseason Unfortunately for the 76ers organization, they have not beaten the Celtics in a series since 1982.