Spurs HC remains absolute about timeout decision in loss to T'Wolves

Spurs HC remains absolute about timeout decision in loss to T'Wolves originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson has absolutely no regret whatsoever about what unfolded just before Julian Champagnie's buzzer-beating 3-point shot attempt.

The Minnesota Timberwolves flipped the game on its head in the final two minutes against the San Antonio Spurs with their 7-0 decisive run. The Spurs' lead evaporated as they missed putting the perimeter shots in the basket on the other end. On the other hand, Mike Conley, Naz Reid and Terrence Shannon Jr.

dropped their shots successfully. However, the Spurs tightened their defense in the last minute and got one final possession. But instead of taking a timeout, they hoped to take advantage of Minnesota's unorganized defense in the chaotic transition, even if that means asking Champagnie to shoot the game-winner.

Champagnie's buzzer-beating 3-point shot attempt was off as the Timberwolves won Game 1, 104-102. MORE: Despite Victor Wembanyama's playoff record, Spurs lose thriller to Wolves Spurs HC Mitch Johnson reveals reason behind not taking timeout for final possession After the loss, questions were raised about Mitch Johnson's decision not to take the timeout, where he could have drawn up a play for a potential game-winner. With no regret, Johnson said they didn't want to take a timeout because this would have allowed the Timberwolves to make proper plans for defense.