http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/05/gregg-popovich-played-for-the-long-term-not-the-win-tuesday/ Basketball - NBC Sports Sun, 26 May 2013 07:55:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/05/gregg-popovich-played-for-the-long-term-not-the-win-tuesday/comment-page-1/#comment-31490 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:16:59 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=13351#comment-31490 They said 72 was the most points the Spurs allowed in a half since 1997…. incredible that Tim Duncan has gone a career without giving up that many points.

]]> http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/05/gregg-popovich-played-for-the-long-term-not-the-win-tuesday/comment-page-1/#comment-31486 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:54:46 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=13351#comment-31486 I have to admit, i was worried that you were about to say “The Spurs gave this win to New York” or “It was a game San Antonio didn’t try” ect. But you’re right, the Spurs are title contenders, and their best players are older. It’s not wise to push them in a game when they were down by 11 at the time (not 10) when they have a back to back against a much better team the following night. Pop knows the NBA, but more importantly, he knows his team. Will this ignite another historic stretch for the Spurs? Time will tell, but im almost 100% sure, the Celtics won’t shoot 54% from the floor, and have 70 some odd points at halftime tonight.

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