Spurs rely on wise coaching and a strong start to turn Wolves series around

SAN ANTONIO — This was an evening of mantras for the Spurs. Being surrounded by good coaching can result in many tidbits that stick in the mind when the pressure rises. A principle or even a perspective keep players grounded when the speed and layers of the game become overwhelming.De’Aaron Fox remembered how Sean Sweeney viewed defense. The Spurs’ associate head coach and defensive coordinator is often calling out assignments and coverages, or pulling players aside to talk them through something. He and Victor Wembanyama check in with each other frequently throughout games. There are many reasons why the Spurs have built the ideal defense around the ideal defender, but Sweeney is high on that list.Advertisement