As the season has progressed, the San Antonio Spurs’ defense has improved. At the end of November, they ranked 12th overall in defensive rating at 102.4 points per 100 possessions. By the end of the 2016, they had improved to 4th, with a defensive rating of 101.4 Pp/100. Currently, they sit atop the league at 100.8 Pp/100. While much of this rise can be attributed to other teams that were ranked higher regressing, the Spurs have certainly contributed to their rise in the rankings as well.
The Spurs’ defense shines in limiting opponents’ offensive weapons. Per 100 possessions, teams are only attempting 24.