The calls come like clockwork, not long after the final horn after each game. Spurs point guard Chris Paul will look at his phone and see Gregg Popovich’s name come up. “He calls after games,” Paul said.

Indiana's Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio's Gregg Popovich than anyone else. They've had 87 head-to-head matchups, including playoffs. Thursday was supposed to be No. 88. It won't happen,