Sixers coach Nick Nurse assesses Adem Bona's playoff performances
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse assesses the performances put together by big man Adem Bona in the playoffs.
CAMDEN, N. J. -- As the Philadelphia 76ers convened for practice on Thursday afternoon, their focus is now on taking control of the series as they were able to steal home court advantage with a Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics on the road.
The series now shifts to Philadelphia where the Sixers have a chance to make things happen. In order to do so, the Sixers will need some better play out of the big men spot until Joel Embiid can return. While Philadelphia was able to win on Tuesday, it will need Adem Bona to step up and start producing for the Sixers.
Bona has three points on 1-for-7 shooting combined through two games thus far with only six rebounds. He did have a block in Game 2, but he had a plus-minus of zero. However, he also had a plus-minus of zero in the 32-point Game 1 loss, so coach Nick Nurse is happy with what he's seen.
"I think that Bona’s minutes have been OK, right? " Nurse said. "Would I like him hanging on the rim a little more after a dunk on some of these?