De'Aaron Fox Reveals Gregg Popovich Gave the Spurs a Reality Check After Game 3
De'Aaron Fox said Popovich entered the locker room for the first time all season and called the Game 3 collapse unacceptable before San Antonio won Game 4.
- After surrendering a 15-point lead in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs lost 123-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, prompting Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich to enter the locker room for the first time all season.
- Though Popovich stepped back from his coaching role, his mentorship has remained central to the Spurs' roster throughout the season, with his presence felt during shoot-around sessions and postgame conversations with Victor Wembanyama and other players.
- Popovich told the group "Nah, that's BS, that's not how we play basketball," according to DeAaron Fox on NBC, with Wembanyama noting "as always, when he speaks, everybody listens," capturing the weight of his five decades of earned credibility.
- The Spurs responded decisively, erupting for an 18-0 first-quarter run in Game 4 and defeating Oklahoma City 103-82, with Victor Wembanyama dominating in three quarters with 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals to level the series at 2-2.
- Rookie Carter Bryant exemplifies Popovich's enduring mentorship, with the 20-year-old receiving texts after nearly every game and multiple weekly phone calls as the coach continues shaping the franchise's future despite his stepped-back role.
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DeAaron Fox reveals Popovich's blunt message: Find out what he said to Spurs
Spurs emerged victorious on Sunday night in Game 4 after a blowout defeat in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on May 23, 2026.Behind the strong comeback are the locker room words that set the tone for Game 4 by former...
Furious Gregg Popovich Ripped Into Victor Wembanyama & Co. After Game 3 Loss to Thunder as Intense Locker Room Scenes Emerge
The San Antonio Spurs continued their streak of not losing three consecutive games all season. They held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total in a blowout 103-82 win on Sunday. In Game 3, the Silver and Black surrendered a 15-0 hot start, and it led to former head coach and Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich immediately entering the locker room, a thing he hasn’t done this entire season. Coach Pop retired last summer after suffering an …
'That's BS,' De'Aaron Fox Reveals Gregg Popovich's Message to Spurs After Game 3 Loss to Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in blowout fashion to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but responded well with a dominant Game 4 win to tie the series.
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