Knicks Crush 76ers by 39 in Game 1
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was away the team on Tuesday, May 5, to attend the funeral for his brother Steve, who died last week
This wasn't the 51-point blowout from Game 6 against the Hawks, but the Knicks still produced a second consecutive blowout in the postseason.
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76ers coach Nick Nurse steps away from team to attend brother's funeral amid Knicks series: report
76ers coach Nick Nurse was reportedly away from the team Tuesday to attend his brother's funeral in Iowa ahead of Game 2 against the New York Knicks.
Victor Wembanyama (11 pts, 15 reb, 12 blk) set the all-time record for blocks in a Playoff game, but the Timberwolves took Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series, surviving a game-winning 3-point attempt from Julian Champagnie to win 104-102.
Neither the Boston Celtics nor the Philadelphia 76ers will be at full strength for their Game 7 matchup on Saturday. Read more.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin Round 2 on Monday when they take on the New York Knicks on the road in Game 1.
The 76ers are trying to complete a 3-1 comeback against the Celtics, and Saturday's winner advances to face the Knicks