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NBA vows to sanction Spurs for resting regulars

November 29, 2012 11:01 pm • Last Updated: October 31, 2014 9:31 am

The San Antonio Spurs will be punished by the NBA for their decision to send four top players home and not make them available to play in Miami against the Heat on Thursday night.

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the decision to rest Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green - the core of the Spurs - was in the team's best interest. The league wasn't happy about it, and Commissioner David Stern promised that San Antonio would be penalized.

"I apologize to all NBA fans," Stern said. "This was an unacceptable decision by the San Antonio Spurs and substantial sanctions will be forthcoming."

Stern's statement was released roughly the same time as tip-off in Miami for a nationally televised game. The Heat won 105-100.

- Associated Press

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