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Spurs rookie Dylan Harper reaches NBA Playoffs heights no one has ever reached
TL;DR
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the NBA Playoffs, setting a new record for rookies. His performance has contributed significantly to the Spurs' success against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Key points
- Dylan Harper sets a new NBA Playoffs rookie record
- San Antonio Spurs are competing against the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Mitch Johnson is the head coach of the Spurs
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The San Antonio Spurs are more than just the team of Victor Wembanyama. Coach Mitch Johnson ensure that depth is something they can boast in the NBA Playoffs and that is exactly what shows in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Keldon Johnson popped off and so did the rest of the bench. But, it was Dylan Harper who reached new heights and even got a postseason record that no rookie has ever touched.
Spurs' Harper sets new NBA Playoffs rookie record
Coach Mitch Johnson has delegated Dylan Harper to the bench for the majority of the Spurs' NBA Playoffs run. To other squads this may seem odd, but a member of the Gregg Popovich coaching tree would understand that this is a big opportunity for the rookie. Harper saw the vision and immediately delivered too.
Q&A
What record did Dylan Harper set in the NBA Playoffs?
Dylan Harper set a new postseason record that no rookie has ever achieved during the NBA Playoffs.
How has Dylan Harper contributed to the Spurs' playoff success?
Despite being delegated to the bench for most of the playoffs, Dylan Harper's performance has been pivotal in the Spurs' series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Who is the coach of the San Antonio Spurs during this playoff run?
Mitch Johnson is the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs during their current NBA Playoffs run.