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Fizdale’s method coaching against Popovich: Keep it simple

SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 15 : Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs,L, greets David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 15, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Down two games in a series against the Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale asked a question. He received an answer, and then made a move.

“He asked what our thoughts were,” said Grizzlies guard Mike Conley. “He came to us and asked us about starting Z-Bo [Zach Randolph in Game 3] and what we thought.