Gregg Popovich tore into Spurs, lit fire under them after Game 3, 'That's not how we play basketball'
Gregg Popovich addressed the San Antonio Spurs after their disappointing Game 3 loss, marking his first visit to the locker room this season. His passionate speech seemed to resonate with the team, leading to a stronger performance in Game 4. The Spurs are now tied 2-2 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with momentum shifting in their favor.
- ▪Gregg Popovich entered the Spurs' locker room for the first time this season after Game 3.
- ▪He expressed his frustration with the team's performance, stating, 'That's not how we play basketball.'
- ▪The Spurs bounced back in Game 4, tying the series 2-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gregg-popovich-tore-spurs-lit-002229238.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 00:22:29 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T00:37:40.913Z |
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