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Why 76ers’ Nick Nurse is treating Jaylen Brown’s Boston return as just ‘another game’

The NBA-watching world is excited for Tuesday night’s showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers (9-2) and Boston Celtics (8-2). Even stars like Kyrie Irving plan to tune in. Yes, the main storyline centers around Jaylen Brown’s return to TD Garden, but…

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 12:07 AM
Why 76ers’ Nick Nurse is treating Jaylen Brown’s Boston return as just ‘another game’
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Nurse revealed Jaylen Brown is approaching his Boston return as just another big game without personal motives.
  • The 9-2 Philadelphia 76ers face the 8-2 Boston Celtics in a clash between the Eastern Conference's top teams.
  • Brown was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers in July after winning the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse stated that Jaylen Brown is treating his return to Boston as just another big game rather than expressing personal motives. The upcoming matchup between the 9-2 76ers and the 8-2 Boston Celtics at TD Garden features the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.

Brown was traded to Philadelphia in July following reported frustration over how the Celtics handled his departure. Writer Alex House notes that while both players downplay outside narratives, the game serves as a major test for the revamped 76ers roster against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.

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