On March 12, Beijing time, the Spurs defeated the Western Powerhouse Jazz 104-102, and Popovich's coaching victory came to 1336 games, surpassing the elder Nelson to the first position in history. After the game, spurs jumped around Popovich and laughed. Popovich's face blossomed, but he quickly left the pitch.
In this game, the Spurs trailed by 10 points in the first three quarters, but in the fourth quarter they made a counterattack to win the game. Dejuntai Murray had 27 points, nine rebounds, four assists and five steals. The spurs' new leader has another outstanding performance.
After the game, Popovich hugged Jazz coach Snyder first and accepted the other side's congratulations. Dejantay Murray came to hug Popovich for the first time, and his rise was inseparable from the careful cultivation of The Boss. Murray hugged tightly, and he sincerely congratulated his mentor.
Jazz player Guy also came over and hugged, having played for the Spurs and congratulating his former coach. Popovich was about to leave the game when Peltel came over and danced and cheered around Popovich, and the other Spurs soldiers also gathered around, jumping and laughing around the old coach.
The old man's face blossomed with joy, but he quickly brushed away the crowd, he was too old to withstand so many excited big men pushing and shoving. If they play toss to celebrate, maybe the old arms and legs will be dislocated.
Popovich walked quickly away, and the mascot held up the 1336 sign to commemorate this unforgettable moment.
In an interview after the game, Popovich said: "This victory feels better than tonight's record. Because they won the Jazz, one of the top teams in the West. No one is coaching for the record, it's all about winning, like tonight. ”
Murray said the Spurs won the game for Popovich and the team's defense in the fourth quarter was something to be proud of.