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Popovich Visits Spurs After Game 1 Loss as San Antonio Overwhelms Wolves in Game 2

Now president of basketball operations, he pressed players to focus on tangible fixes.

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May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson talks to the media before game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • After a 104-102 loss in the series opener, Gregg Popovich met the Spurs for a film session and addressed the young roster.
  • NBA on Prime’s Allie Clifton, citing Harrison Barnes, reported that Popovich urged players to tune out outside noise and zero in on what they could clean up that day.
  • San Antonio responded with a 133-95 win in Game 2 over Minnesota, a blowout that followed the meeting.
  • Popovich stepped away from coaching after a November 2024 stroke and now runs basketball operations, with former assistant Mitch Johnson serving as head coach.
  • The NBA’s all-time wins leader and five-time champion still holds sway with this group, which could guide how the Spurs handle adjustments through the rest of the series.