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San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Not Happy with $250,000 Fine

Found December 02, 2012 on Fancloud.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gregg Popovich,  David Stern,  Tim Duncan,  Manu Ginobili,  Tony Parker,  Danny Green,  LeBron James
TEAMS: Miami Heat,  San Antonio Spurs,  Memphis Grizzlies
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Nov 29, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 105-100. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Gregg Popovich says he does not know if the San Antonio Spurs will appeal a $250,000 fine from the NBA and commissioner David Stern for sending his top four players (Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Danny Green) home to rest instead of them playing the Miami Heat on Thursday. NBA stuck it to Spurs w/ schedule that set ‘em up to get blown out by absurdly rested Heat on 4th road game in 5 nights. So Pop got ‘em back — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 30, 2012 I hate it…RT “@bobleyespn: What do you think of Gregg Popovich sitting 4 starters & sending them home for last night’s game vs the Heat?” — Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) November 30, 2012 Popovich said before Saturday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies that he was “disappointed” ...
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