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Raptors coach Nick Nurse is in demand for a reason. He demands success, and his bag of tricks is deep

One of the great coaching characteristics of Nick Nurse is a creative mind that he uses to come up with schemes and plans and situations that allow his players to thrive.

Now given nearly a week to plot how to defend and attack the 76ers before the playoff series with the Raptors begins Saturday evening in Philadelphia, you can be sure the Toronto coach has been imagining any number of scenarios.

It’s what he does best, what he enjoys most, and what his players and teams benefit from always.

“I think just the consistency of the preparation .