He passed former Utah coach Jerry Sloan for the mark .
Popovich earned his 1,128 th victory Saturday night , leading the Spurs to a 121 - 97 victory over the Denver Nuggets .
Popovich passed former Utah coach Jerry Sloan for the mark .
Popovich earned his 1,128 th victory Saturday night , leading the Spurs to a 121 - 97 victory over the Denver Nuggets .