San Antonio Spurs Team Report - November 11 11.11.2004
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(Basketball News) - Tim Duncan posted 23 points, 18 rebounds and five blocked shots to lead the San Antonio Spurs over Golden State, 91-71, at SBC Center.
Manu Ginobili added 22 points for the Spurs, who led the whole way for their third win in four games this season. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich picked up career victory No. 399.
On the milestone watch, head coach Gregg Popovich is just one shy of 400 for his career. If the Spurs win that game within their next 16 contests, he will trail only Pat Riley (540 games), Phil Jackson (557 games), Casey Jones (564 games), and Billy Cunningham (572 games) on the all-time list of fastest coaches to 400 victories. Popovich has a career mark of 398-211.
The Spurs, who will host Shaquille O’Neal and the Miami Heat on Friday, are 2-0 at home this season.
San Antonio took both matchups against the Heat last season and has won five straight in the series. The Spurs have won six straight at home against the Heat and are 16-1 in San Antonio against them all-time.