Knicks fans’ outburst marrs tribute to Nick Nurse’s late brother during game 3

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A New York Knicks fan disrupted a moment of silence for the late brother of Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse on Friday night. The incident occurred shortly before the Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-94 to take a 3-0 series lead.

Spectators gathered at the Xfinity Mobile Arena to honour Steve Nurse. The 62-year-old died unexpectedly last week. During the pre-game tribute, a fan loudly shouted "Let's go Knicks". The Philadelphia crowd immediately responded to the outburst with loud boos.

The arena displayed a tribute to Steve Nurse on the main screen during the disruption. Nick Nurse briefly stepped away from the team earlier in the week. He attended his brother's funeral in Ankeny, Iowa, on Tuesday before returning for Game 2. He previously described Steve as a dedicated supporter who would expect him to keep coaching.

New York supporters heavily populated the Philadelphia arena despite geographical ticket restrictions. Celebrities including Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet alongside the travelling fans. The situation echoed playoff meetings between the franchises two years ago. At that time, Sixers fans not to sell their tickets to visiting supporters.