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Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers on Tuesday to attend …

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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 last Wednesday, the day before Game 6 of the Sixers ’ first-round series win over the Boston Celtics. Nick Nurse left New York City following his team’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks Monday night to travel to his hometown of Carroll, Iowa, for the services.

The coach expects to rejoin the Sixers in New York later Tuesday. inquirer. com This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers on Tuesday to attend …