Gregg Popovich to miss two Spurs games after procedure / News - Basketnews.com

Brett Brown is coaching the team in Popovich's place.

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The San Antonio Spurs officially announced that head coach Gregg Popovich has undergone a minor medical procedure and will miss the team's next two games.

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The 73-year-old specialist did not coach the Spurs' Friday night home loss against the New Orleans Pelicans and also will skip a Sunday home match with the Phoenix Suns.

The Spurs then have three days off before their next game against the Houston Rockets, when Popovich is expected to return.

Brett Brown is coaching the team in Popovich's place.

Popovich is the winningest coach in NBA history (1,350).

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