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

Q: What seed did the Philadelphia 76ers secure after their Play-In Tournament game?

The Philadelphia 76ers secured the #7 seed after their victory against the Orlando Magic.

Q: How many times have the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics met in the NBA Playoffs?

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics have met 22 times in the NBA Playoffs, with their upcoming series marking the 23rd meeting.

Q: Who is the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers?

Nick Nurse is the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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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.

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Unfortunately for the 76ers organization, they have not beaten the Celtics in a series since 1982. That is a long time, and Nurse wants his team to be the one that surprises the Celtics.

"First of all, it'll be a great atmosphere in both arenas. That's always a blast. When you got two arenas that are electric with energy and Playoff time, you got to really look forward and enjoy that. We'll do our best," Nurse said about the upcoming series against the Celtics.

The 76ers would want to flip the script between the two franchises. The Celtics have had their number for a long time, including this season, as they have three wins to the 76ers' one this year.

It will be a challenging objective for the 76ers, but they have the talent. With Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe leading the charge, they could pull off an upset. Joel Embiid's potential return could also be a game-changer for Philly.