Tim Duncan scores first win as Spurs' acting head coach over Michael Jordan's Hornets

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan was acting head coach on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST) during Spurs' 104-103 win over Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets. Duncan scored his first victory as head coach as he took charge after Gregg Popovich missed game due to 'personal reasons'. 

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Spurs vs Hornets highlights: Tim Duncan takes charge in narrow win

Widely regarded as one of best players in Spurs' history, Tim Duncan took courtside position, much to joy of Spurs supporters. Spurs vs Hornets game went down to wire but Hornets were eventually beaten by narrowest of margins. Dejounte Murray scored 21 points in 28 minutes, while also adding five rebounds and six assists. DeMar DeRozan and Bryn Forbes chipped in with 12 and 15 points respectively. Meanwhile, Terry Rozier and PJ Washington starred for Hornets with a combined 39 points. 

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Spurs vs Hornets highlights: Tim Duncan wins on coaching debut

Spurs vs Hornets highlights: Tim Duncan speaks after beating Michael Jordan's side

Tim Duncan addressed media after game stating he received massive help from fellow assistants Becky Hamon, Will Hardy and Mitch Johnson as he took seat in "big-boy chair", by his own admission. 

While fans wondered if y could see Duncan leading a side sooner rar than later, Duncan shot down those opinions saying Gregg Popovich will be back and he will be happy to hand over reins to him.

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Spurs vs Hornets highlights

San Antonio Spurs are currently 11th in Western Conference with a 26-34 (win-loss) record. Greg Popovich missed game vs Hornets. However, it is t kwn wher he is expected to return to bench for Friday night (Saturday IST) game against Brooklyn Nets. Spurs have t provided any update at time of writing. 

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