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Popovich Aims to Return, Spurs Move Up in Rankings

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who has been sidelined since suffering a mild stroke on November 2, has expressed his desire to return to coaching. In his first public comments since the incident, Popovich thanked the community for their support and acknowledged the hard work of his rehabilitation team, though he admitted to being `less than coachable` during his recovery process[5].

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have shown resilience on the court despite Popovich's absence. Under acting coach Mitch Johnson, the team went 1-1 last week, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers but losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This performance earned them a move up to the 19th position in the latest NBA Power Rankings[1].

The Spurs have a manageable week ahead, with games against the Atlanta Hawks and the Portland Trail Blazers, both at home. Winning these games could potentially move the Spurs into the play-in portion of the playoff picture[1].

Top Players:
- Victor Wembanyama
- Stephon Castle

Upcoming Games:
- Thursday vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Saturday vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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