Spurs face higher expectations after surprise Finals run
The San Antonio Spurs open the season hoping to return to the NBA Finals after a loss to the Knicks. Coach Mitch Johnson, the team's head coach, says the players must accept the pressure that comes with being title contenders.
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What happened
The San Antonio Spurs enter the season with hopes of returning to the NBA Finals after losing to the Knicks. Coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama and the team have to embrace the outside noise that comes with being title contenders.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 8:44 AM ET: The Spurs enter the season with expectations to return to the Finals after losing to the Knicks.
- Oct 14, 11:10 AM ET: Coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs must embrace the outside noise as NBA title contenders.
- Oct 14, 7:13 PM ET: Harrison Barnes recalls that the Spurs' potential became real to him at the NBA Cup.
Coverage
- How Spurs are Learning Valuable Lessons in Preseason (Unknown)
- 'Take the expectations': Mitch Johnson embraces the noise Spurs, Victor Wembanyama will face (Yahoo Sports)
- After surprise Finals run, Spurs know return trip won't be easy (Michael C. Wright)
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