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Spurs Coach Under Fire for Fateful NBA Finals Decision

Spurs Coach Under Fire for Fateful NBA Finals Decision

Summary

San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson faced criticism after the team lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals, blowing a 29-point lead. Johnson defended his choice to keep playing point guard De'Aaron Fox, who struggled in the final quarter and did not score or assist.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs had a 29-point lead but lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
  • Coach Mitch Johnson continued to play De'Aaron Fox despite Fox making many mistakes.
  • Fox scored zero points, had zero assists, and zero rebounds in the final quarter.
  • Johnson said he does not pay attention to social media criticism and trusts the people inside the team.
  • Veteran NBA player Nick Van Exel criticized Johnson's decision, saying he had other options.
  • Dylan Harper, another Spurs player, was mentioned as an alternative player who could perform under pressure.
  • The Spurs are now losing momentum in the finals and heading home without winning that game.
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