Gregg Popovich spoke after his team's opening night loss about what made him happy about his team, and two players who showed exceptional effort.
The Spurs did not play as poorly as the score reflected — in fact, Popovich was optimistic about the future of his team.
"We didn't turn it over. We made a few shots. That's how the game is played," Popovich said. "The first half, I loved the effort, but our sloppiness hurt us, and their physicality stopped us a little bit.Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center.
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