The Spurs simply refuse to give up on their dream of keeping the playoff streak alive. In their second game of the Orlando Bubble, they beat the Grizzlies 108-106 in a nail-biter behind another great collective performance to claim the ninth spot in the standings.
In a ballsy decision, Gregg Popovich stuck to his guns and maintained a small starting lineup despite facing an opponent with two legitimate big men. The gambit paid off early on, as the Spurs seemed to be more comfortable than the Grizzlies with the trade-offs and mismatches involved.