Gregg Popovich ties Phil Jackson for most consecutive playoff appearances by a coach: 20
The Spurs clinched a spot for the playoffs
The San Antonio Spurs clinched a spot for the NBA playoffs for the 20th consecutive season.
Per The Score, This ties the Utah Jazz (1984-2003) for the third-longest streak of playoff appearances in league history. The Syracuse/Philadelphia 76ers hold the record of 22 seasons (1950-71), followed by the Portland Trail Blazers at 21 (1983-2003).
Gregg Popovich has now also tied the record for most consecutive playoff berths for a head coach, matching "The Zen Master" Phil Jackson's 20.
Per The Score, This ties the Utah Jazz (1984-2003) for the third-longest streak of playoff appearances in league history. The Syracuse/Philadelphia 76ers hold the record of 22 seasons (1950-71), followed by the Portland Trail Blazers at 21 (1983-2003).
Gregg Popovich has now also tied the record for most consecutive playoff berths for a head coach, matching "The Zen Master" Phil Jackson's 20.