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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains bold Victor Wembanyama strategy that paid off vs. Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs moved on to the NBA Cup final with a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and head coach Mitch Johnson’s bold decision to sit Victor Wembanyama for the ent...

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson leaves door open for potential Victor Wembanyama return vs. Thunder
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Victor Wembanyama Calls Spurs’ NBA Cup Run “Pure and Ethical Basketball” After Thunder Upset
Wembanyama's return lifts Spurs to NBA Cup final, handing Thunder just 2nd loss
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence with 22 points and nine rebounds, giving San Antonio a surge and the Oklahoma City Thunder just its second loss with the 111-109 victory Saturday nigh...

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Victor Wembanyama is ‘feeling great,’ expects to return from calf injury for NBA Cup
NBA Cup: Spurs hand Thunder second loss in Victor Wembanyama's return, will face Knicks in championship
With Victor Wembanyama likely back, NBA Cup matters for more than money for Spurs
Every player, no matter how well-compensated, could find use for the $500,000 prize awarded to each member of the winning roster, even if most of their splurges aren't as fun as South

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama set to return for NBA Cup semifinals vs. Thunder after 12-game absence
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ‘likely’ to make injury return in NBA Cup vs. Thunder

How Spurs’ Mitch Johnson defied Gregg Popovich against Thunder — and won because of it

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson went against the principles of Gregg Popovich in the team's win vs the Thunder.
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Spurs Coach Makes Strong Statement On Victor Wembanyama’s Role As Franchise Cornerstone

Following Saturday's win, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson spoke candidly about Victor Wembanyama’s importance to the franchise.

Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Guard Trio, Castle

While Victor Wembanyama is technically listed as probable for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against Oklahoma City, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was certainly talking on Friday as though the star big man would be playing, tweets Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.

Mitch Johnson breaks down Victor Wembanyama piece in San Antonio’s ‘puzzle’

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson spoke about how Victor Wembanyama is a 'piece' of the puzzle, not the entire puzzle himself.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson reacts to return of rookie Dylan Harper

Rookie Dylan Harper returned from a 10-game absence, helping the Spurs to a victory over the Trail Blazers in the NBA Cup.

Will Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suit up against the Thunder in Las Vegas?

The All-Star center did five-on-five work Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, an important benchmark in his injury rehab.
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