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Monday's NBA: Spurs’ Popovich ties Nelson for NBA career wins record

San Antonio — Gregg Popovich tied Don Nelson’s NBA record with his 1,335th career victory as a coach in the San Antonio Spurs’ 117-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

The Spurs had lost four straight with Popovich on the precipice of tying the mark.

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich signals to his players during the first half of Monday's game against the Lakers on Monday in San Antonio.

Popovich, in his 26th season, will try to pass Nelson when San Antonio hosts the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.