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No Pop, Duncan, or Leonard for Spurs vs. Hornets. Baynes in the building

Found January 23, 2013 on Project Spurs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tim Duncan,  Kawhi Leonard,  Gregg Popovich,  Mike Budenholzer,  Anthony Davis,  Tony Parker,  Manu Ginobili,  Reggie Evans
TEAMS: San Antonio Spurs,  New Orleans Hornets,  Brooklyn Nets
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On Wendesday, the San Antonio Spurs announced forward Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard would be out against the visiting New Orleans Hornets with two knee injuries. Then came news that Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich also wouldn't be on the sideline as he's out with an illness. Coach Mike Budenholzer will be coaching the Spurs in place of Popovich. After Coach Budenholzer's interview, there was a press interview with the newest Aussie big man Aron Baynes.  Here's some of the pre-game tweets from the AT&T Center. Per Coach Williams, Anthony Davis will play vs. the #Spurs. #Hornets. — Paul Garcia PS (@24writer) January 24, 2013 Coach Williams on Manu/Duncan-less Spurs: “It doesn’t matter who it is in that jersey, they have Tony Parker. He’s a one man wrecking crew.” — Paul Garcia PS (@24writer) January 24, 2013 Coach Budenholzer on what Pop told him about coaching tonight. "Have fun. You'll either win or lose." #Spu...
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