Although they are among the youngest teams in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have already figured out how to win close games. That has come in handy with them on pace to win 60 games a season.
Not only that, but those close games have prepared them for the playoffs. That's what makes this team so dangerous; even when they are struggling to score, they always manage to stay in striking distance.
Then, in the final minutes of games, they find their footing and manage to pull out the win.
The Spurs' inconsistent shooting can't be exploited by other teams
When San Antonio is firing on all cylinders, they are among the best 3-point shooting teams in the NBA.