As frustrating as some of these Spurs losses have been, the team has had a way of responding emphatically in the next game. They bounced back from a loss in Atlanta by manhandling the Raptors and then followed up a flat effort against Milwaukee by blowing out the Lakers by 40.
Saturday’s loss was as about vexing as it gets. San Antonio gave up a 17-1 run to start the fourth quarter that ultimately allowed the Suns to take the lead, but effort and focus were lacking throughout. If not for the superlative play of Kawhi Leonard, they wouldn’t have even had the opportunity to (not) tie the game late.