Popovich, Duncan to miss another game

[alh1020]

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and forward Tim Duncan will miss a second straight game after the ailing duo didn't make the trip for Friday night's game at Dallas.

Popovich stayed home sick and Duncan sat on the bench with a sore left knee Wednesday night during San Antonio's 106-102 victory against New Orleans. Longtime assistant coach Mike Budenholzer will again take the helm against the Mavericks.

Duncan is having a resurgent season after a few years of waning production. The 36-year-old is averaging 17.5 points and 9.8 rebounds, his best numbers since 2009-10.

The Spurs have won six straight and are tied with Oklahoma City for the best record in the Western Conference.

Spurs' Popovich, Duncan to miss another game - Yahoo! Sports

[choppsboy]

I didn't even notice pop didn't make the last game. I watched the Hornets feed on NBA League Pass.

[alh1020]

Originally Posted by choppsboy

I didn't even notice pop didn't make the last game. I watched the Hornets feed on NBA League Pass.

Don't feel bad. My wife and I were at the game and I was so anxious to watch Manu during the warmup drills that I didn't even notice Duncan was missing. It wasn't until the Spurs starting lineup was introduced that I was aware that Pop wasn't there too and both Duncan and Leonard were in civies. So much for attention to detail.

[td4mvp2k]

It should be good for coach Bud and Splitter.

[Mombear]

Pop is probably doing this on purpose so Coach Bud can show the league he can coach...